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Overview |
State University of New York at New Paltz | SU | ||
| Location | New Paltz, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,964 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newpaltz.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
State University of New York at New Paltz | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,024 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,592 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,749 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
State University of New York at New Paltz | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,228 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 7,708 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.3% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
State University of New York at New Paltz | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
State University of New York at New Paltz | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $258 |
Diversity |
State University of New York at New Paltz | SU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
State University of New York at New Paltz | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 48% | ||
Campus |
State University of New York at New Paltz | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- State University of New York at New Paltz is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (6,964 students vs. 4,260 students)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, State University of New York at New Paltz or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 377.9% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99% higher at SU than State University of New York at New Paltz ($33,790.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State University of New York at New Paltz than SU ($19,592 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 33.8% lower than costs at State University of New York at New Paltz ($11,230 vs. $15,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than State University of New York at New Paltz (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 202.8% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($23,467 vs. $7,749)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, State University of New York at New Paltz or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or State University of New York at New Paltz .
- The average SAT score at State University of New York at New Paltz (1124) is 119 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming State University of New York at New Paltz students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at State University of New York at New Paltz (3.6)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than State University of New York at New Paltz (58.3%)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, State University of New York at New Paltz 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 State University of New York at New Paltz.
- The graduation rate at State University of New York at New Paltz is higher than Shenandoah University (69% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $900 more per year than State University of New York at New Paltz graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,400)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/