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MIT Cooper Union Cornell Tufts HMC Northeastern Harvard UB RPI Binghamton University UVM Princeton| SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | Olin College of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | Olin College | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,976 | 386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,713 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,466 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1490/1560 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $152 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 79% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | Olin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is larger than than Olin College based on total student enrollment (1,976 students vs. 386 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or Olin College?
- Olin College of Engineering is 710.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($57,280.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206% higher at Olin College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($57,280.00 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 Olin College ($20,928 vs. $38,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are 7.1% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($17,300 vs. $18,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olin College of Engineering students is 365.1% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($40,522 vs. $8,713)
SUNY-ESF vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or SUNY-ESF .
- The average SAT score at Olin College of Engineering (1506) is 291 points higher than at SUNY-ESF (1215)
- Incoming Olin College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at SUNY-ESF (27)
- Accepted freshman Olin College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Olin College (19.1%)
SUNY-ESF vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF or Olin College? 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 Olin College and SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (96% vs. 66%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $5,040 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-ESF graduates. ($14,710 vs. $19,750)
- Olin College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-ESF graduates. ($152 vs. $204)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/