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Overview |
SUNY Poly | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,842 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #257 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Poly | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,830 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,008 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,799 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,497 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
SUNY Poly | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 2,384 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1400 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Poly | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Poly | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY Poly | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY Poly | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 56% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Poly | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 2,842 students)
SUNY Poly vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Poly or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 606% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.9% higher at University of Scranton than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($49,912.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than University of Scranton ($13,799 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 17.7% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($14,008 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 218.2% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($30,218 vs. $9,497)
SUNY Poly vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Poly or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or SUNY Poly .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (1141) is 7 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming SUNY Poly students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than SUNY Poly (81.7%)
SUNY Poly vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Poly or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and SUNY Poly.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $8,900 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/