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Overview |
SUNY Poly | Villanova | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,842 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #257 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Poly | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,830 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,008 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,799 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,497 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 52% |
Admission |
SUNY Poly | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 2,384 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1400 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Poly | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Poly | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $273 |
Diversity |
SUNY Poly | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY Poly | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 78% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Poly | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 2,842 students)
SUNY Poly vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Poly or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 759.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.8% higher at Villanova than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($60,768.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Villanova ($13,799 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 14.8% lower than costs at Villanova University ($14,008 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Villanova University (89% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 351% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($42,834 vs. $9,497)
SUNY Poly vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Poly or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or SUNY Poly .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 185 points higher than at SUNY Poly (1141)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SUNY Poly (26)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at SUNY Poly (3.7)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Villanova (23.4%)
SUNY Poly vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Poly or Villanova? 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 Villanova and SUNY Poly.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (90% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $31,900 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $9,912 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($16,585 vs. $26,497)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($171 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/