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Overview |
Plaza College | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 2,159 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | sage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $33,851 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $33,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $13,543 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $22,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $27,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Plaza College | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | 1,737 | ||
| Admitted | 322 | 1,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Plaza College | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $240 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Plaza College | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Sage Colleges is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (2,159 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. The Sage Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or The Sage Colleges?
- The Sage Colleges is 160.4% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($33,851.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.4% higher at The Sage Colleges than Plaza College ($33,851.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than The Sage Colleges ($17,178 vs. $22,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 93.5% lower than costs at The Sage Colleges ($7,000 vs. $13,543)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Sage Colleges than Plaza College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Sage Colleges students is 310.2% larger than aid received Plaza College ($27,982 vs. $6,822)
Plaza College vs. The Sage Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza College or The Sage Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Sage Colleges or Plaza College .
- The Sage Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (73.6%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plaza College vs. The Sage Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza College or The Sage Colleges? 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 The Sage Colleges and Plaza College.
- Graduates from The Sage Colleges earn on average $15,800 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $9,335 lower median federal student loan debt than The Sage Colleges graduates. ($13,915 vs. $23,250)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than The Sage Colleges graduates. ($143 vs. $240)
- More The Sage Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/