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Overview |
The College of Saint Rose | SU | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,786 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #577 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | strose.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
The College of Saint Rose | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,104 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,104 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,294 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,459 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
The College of Saint Rose | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,916 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78%Open | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5%Open | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1001/1228 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
The College of Saint Rose | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The College of Saint Rose | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
The College of Saint Rose | SU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
The College of Saint Rose | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 48% | ||
Campus |
The College of Saint Rose | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than The College of Saint Rose based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,786 students)
The College of Saint Rose vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The College of Saint Rose or SU?
- The College of Saint Rose is 3.9% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($35,104.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at The College of Saint Rose than Shenandoah University ($35,104.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Saint Rose than SU ($23,294 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 26.3% lower than costs at The College of Saint Rose ($11,230 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than The College of Saint Rose (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Saint Rose students is 17% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($27,459 vs. $23,467)
The College of Saint Rose vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The College of Saint Rose or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or The College of Saint Rose .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at The College of Saint Rose (3.3)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than The College of Saint Rose (78%)
The College of Saint Rose vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The College of Saint Rose or SU? 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 SU and The College of Saint Rose.
- The graduation rate at The College of Saint Rose is higher than Shenandoah University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $4,900 more per year than The College of Saint Rose graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,400)
- The College of Saint Rose students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- The College of Saint Rose graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More The College of Saint Rose graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/