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Overview |
SUNY Empire State College | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,407 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #308 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esc.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Empire State College | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,704 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,343 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Empire State College | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1163/1348 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY Empire State College | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Empire State College | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $275 |
Diversity |
SUNY Empire State College | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 14% |
Students |
SUNY Empire State College | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 82% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Empire State College | Champlain College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY Empire State College is larger than than Champlain College based on total student enrollment (9,407 students vs. 3,543 students)
SUNY Empire State College vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Empire State College or Champlain College?
- Champlain College is 519.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Empire State College for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158% higher at Champlain College than SUNY Empire State College ($43,800.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Empire State College than Champlain College ($9,704 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Empire State College are 40.8% lower than costs at Champlain College ($11,600 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than SUNY Empire State College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Champlain College students is 183.6% larger than aid received SUNY Empire State College ($26,498 vs. $9,343)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Empire State College or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or SUNY Empire State College .
SUNY Empire State College vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Empire State College or Champlain 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 Champlain College and SUNY Empire State College.
- The graduation rate at Champlain College is higher than SUNY Empire State College (62% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Champlain College earn on average $1,200 more per year than SUNY Empire State College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,000)
- SUNY Empire State College students graduate with a $3,393 lower median federal student loan debt than Champlain College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,643)
- SUNY Empire State College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Champlain College graduates. ($240 vs. $275)
- More Champlain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Empire State College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/