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Overview |
SUNYIT | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,842 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #257 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNYIT | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,830 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,008 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,799 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,497 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
SUNYIT | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 2,384 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1400 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
SUNYIT | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNYIT | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNYIT | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SUNYIT | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 38% | ||
Campus |
SUNYIT | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 2,842 students)
SUNYIT vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNYIT or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 616% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.9% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($50,624.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Widener University-Main Campus ($13,799 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome are 8.5% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($14,008 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 241.3% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($32,412 vs. $9,497)
SUNYIT vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNYIT or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or SUNYIT .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (1141) is 109 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming SUNYIT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman SUNYIT students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than SUNYIT (81.7%)
SUNYIT vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNYIT or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and SUNYIT.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $6,300 more per year than SUNYIT graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNYIT graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNYIT students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/