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Minnesota ISU UW-Seattle Pitt Wentworth Institute of Technology RIT Purdue NDSU UIC University of Minnesota-Duluth Rutgers University at Albany- SUNY| SUNY Polytechnic Institute | University of Minnesota Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY Poly | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Poly | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $13,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $13,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,646 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,137 | $13,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 75% |
Admission |
SUNY Poly | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,936 | 1,221 | ||
| Admitted | 3,872 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1058/1331 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY Poly | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Poly | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $208 |
Diversity |
SUNY Poly | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
SUNY Poly | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 17% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Poly | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (2,704 students vs. 588 students)
SUNY Poly vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Poly or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 87.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($13,256.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at SUNY Poly than University of Minnesota Rochester ($18,720.00 vs. $13,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than SUNY Poly ($13,840 vs. $14,646)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Rochester are 13.5% lower than costs at SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($12,990 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than University of Minnesota Rochester (90% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Rochester students is 67.2% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($13,604 vs. $8,137)
SUNY Poly vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Poly or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or SUNY Poly .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (1141) is 31 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming SUNY Poly students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.8%)
SUNY Poly vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Poly or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Minnesota-Rochester and SUNY Poly.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $5,000 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $3,600 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates. ($16,585 vs. $20,185)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates. ($171 vs. $208)
- More University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/