SUNY Poly vs. West Point

Comparable Facts

Compare SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, NY with United States Military Academy in West Point, New York on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

United States Military Academy is larger than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,733 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• SUNY Polytechnic Institute is located in Utica, NY (Rural Fringe setting); United States Military Academy is in West Point, New York (Large Suburban setting).
• SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. United States Military Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: SUNY Polytechnic Institute 13:1; United States Military Academy 6:1.

SUNY Poly vs. West Point Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SUNY Poly or West Point? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• In-state tuition differs between SUNY Polytechnic Institute and West Point ($8,625.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between SUNY Poly and United States Military Academy ($21,215.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than at United States Military Academy (100% vs. 0%).

SUNY Poly vs. West Point Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Poly or West Point? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between West Point and SUNY Poly.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Military Academy (1320) is 120 points higher than at SUNY Poly (1200).
• Incoming West Point students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (30 vs. 26 at SUNY Poly).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: SUNY Polytechnic Institute 1025/1370; United States Military Academy 1200/1430.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: SUNY Polytechnic Institute 22/30; United States Military Academy 27/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SUNY Poly - Test optional; West Point - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: SUNY Poly Aug 1, 2027; West Point Jan 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman West Point students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SUNY Poly (3.7).
• SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than West Point (12.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 8.7% at SUNY Poly vs. 77.9% at West Point.

SUNY Poly vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SUNY Poly and West Point? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• United States Military Academy's six-year graduation rate (80%) is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute's (47%).
• Graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute have median earnings of about $53,200 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for West Point.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.