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Overview |
SUNY Canton | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,836 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canton.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Canton | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,500 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,810 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,049 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Canton | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,280 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 2,164 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SUNY Canton | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Canton | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,552 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $202 | $274 |
Diversity |
SUNY Canton | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY Canton | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 28% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Canton | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 2,836 students)
SUNY Canton vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Canton or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 238% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.8% higher at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($23,900.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than SUNY Canton ($10,022 vs. $14,049)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 61.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($9,150 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 134% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($23,589 vs. $10,081)
SUNY Canton vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Canton or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or SUNY Canton .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (84.3%)
SUNY Canton vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Canton or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and SUNY Canton.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Canton is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (32% vs. 9%)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $6,948 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($19,552 vs. $26,500)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($202 vs. $274)
- More SUNY Canton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/