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Overview |
SAU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
SAU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | 1080/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SAU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
SAU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
SAU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
SAU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than SAU based on total student enrollment (3,491 students vs. 2,396 students)
SAU vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Spring Arbor University is 338.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.7% higher at SAU than SUNY at Fredonia ($31,020.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than SAU ($15,795 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 33.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($10,652 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than SUNY at Fredonia (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 91.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($20,677 vs. $10,794)
SAU vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or SAU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 23 points higher than at SUNY at Fredonia (1050)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 at Fredonia and SAU.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than Spring Arbor University (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $300 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,300)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $957 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($24,043 vs. $25,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/