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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,976 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,713 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,466 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $274 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 38% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | Eastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 1,976 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 407.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.6% higher at Eastern University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($35,864.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Eastern University ($20,928 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 39.2% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($12,424 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 193.1% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($25,542 vs. $8,713)
SUNY-ESF vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or SUNY-ESF .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 189 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
SUNY-ESF vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF or Eastern 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 Eastern University and SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry earn on average $300 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $45,900)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,500)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($204 vs. $274)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/