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Overview |
SUNY Cortland | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Cortland, NY | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,690 | 14,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #857 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cortland.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cortland | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,304 | $12,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 99% |
Admission |
SUNY Cortland | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,711 | 18,570 | ||
| Admitted | 7,001 | 15,571 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 8, 2023 |
Academics |
SUNY Cortland | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cortland | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $130 |
Diversity |
SUNY Cortland | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
SUNY Cortland | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 24% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cortland | Southern Utah University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Utah University is larger than than SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (14,330 students vs. 6,690 students)
SUNY Cortland vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cortland or Southern Utah University?
- SUNY College at Cortland is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Utah University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Southern Utah University than SUNY College at Cortland ($19,822.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Utah University than SUNY Cortland ($12,681 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 61.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($8,416 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University than SUNY College at Cortland (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Cortland students is 0% larger than aid received Southern Utah University ($9,369 vs. $9,369)
SUNY Cortland vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cortland or Southern Utah University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Utah University or SUNY Cortland .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southern Utah University (3.58)
- Southern Utah University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
SUNY Cortland vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cortland or Southern Utah University? 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 Southern Utah University and SUNY Cortland.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Southern Utah University (67% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $4,000 more per year than Southern Utah University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $43,300)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $8,925 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($12,575 vs. $21,500)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($130 vs. $222)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Utah University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/