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Overview |
U of R | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 89% |
Admission |
U of R | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $171 |
Diversity |
U of R | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
U of R | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 3% | ||
Campus |
U of R | SUNY Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 2,842 students)
U of R vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or SUNY Poly?
- University of Rochester is 756.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.6% higher at U of R than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($60,550.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than U of R ($13,799 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 30.2% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($14,008 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than University of Rochester (89% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 318.2% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($39,715 vs. $9,497)
U of R vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SUNY Poly (3.7)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or SUNY Poly? 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 SUNY Poly and U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (83% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $17,800 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $7,915 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($16,585 vs. $24,500)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($171 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/