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SUNY-ESF | UW | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,976 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,713 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,466 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $191 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | UW | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 40% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | UW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wyoming is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (11,100 students vs. 1,976 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or UW?
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is 47.3% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at UW than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($19,950.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than SUNY-ESF ($12,819 vs. $20,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wyoming are 49% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($11,610 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wyoming than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wyoming students is 2.6% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($8,942 vs. $8,713)
SUNY-ESF vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or SUNY-ESF .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 93 points higher than at UW (1122)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UW (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UW (3.53)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
SUNY-ESF vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF or UW? 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 UW and SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than University of Wyoming (66% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $5,200 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $46,200)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-ESF graduates. ($18,500 vs. $19,750)
- UW graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-ESF graduates. ($191 vs. $204)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/