SUNY Poly vs SUNY Plattsburgh

SUNY Polytechnic Institute and SUNY College at Plattsburgh, both esteemed institutions within the State University of New York system, offer distinct educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. SUNY Polytechnic Institute, situated in Utica/Rome, boasts a lower acceptance rate, indicating its competitive admissions process. It excels in engineering, technology, and nursing programs, catering to students seeking careers in these fields. SUNY College at Plattsburgh, nestled in the scenic Adirondack region, offers a broader range of academic programs, including liberal arts, sciences, and business. Its higher acceptance rate reflects its commitment to accessibility. While SUNY Polytechnic Institute attracts a more diverse student body, SUNY College at Plattsburgh boasts a higher graduation rate, suggesting its effectiveness in supporting students to degree completion. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details and discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and preferences.

	SUNY College at Plattsburgh	SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Overview
Location	Plattsburgh, New York	Utica, New York
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	72.0%	75.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	68.0%	77.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $60
SAT range	1050 - 1240	1040 - 1400
ACT range	23 - 28	23 - 31
Students submitting SAT score	25.0%	29.0%
Students submitting ACT score	3.0%	5.0%
Total number of applicants	6,733	2,686
Total number of admissions given out	4,576	2,075
Admitted students who chose to enroll	920	307
Yield rate	20.1%	14.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $27,721 Out of state: $37,631	In state: $27,040 Out of state: $37,800
Average net price	$15,421	$10,245
Tuition	In state: $7,070 Out of state: $16,980	In state: $7,070 Out of state: $17,830
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,440 Meal plan: $5,300	Room/dormitory: $8,444 Meal plan: $4,960
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	83.0% Average amount $11,009	87.0% Average amount $9,128
Students receiving federal student loan	66.0% Average amount $5,135	56.0% Average amount $4,971
Students taking out private loans	10.0% Average amount $12,374	7.0% Average amount $8,955

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,323 Men 40.2% Women 59.8%	2,037 Men 67.3% Women 32.7%
Graduate students	415 Men 31.1% Women 68.9%	813 Men 40.1% Women 59.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	3.6%	2.0%
International students	4.1%	4.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	2,061	1,076
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New York Vermont Connecticut Mississippi New Jersey	New York Alabama Connecticut Florida Mississippi

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Communication and Journalism	Computer and Information Science Business Health Professions Engineering Engineering Technologies
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	64.7%	65.4%
Dropout rate	8.3%	7.2%
Transferred out	26.6%	26.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $84,985 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $75,855 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,198 Year 2: $71,095 Year 3: $70,941 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,303 Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: $58,043 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,910 Year 2: $59,350 Year 3: $56,535 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,803 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $56,382 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,250 Year 2: $41,205 Year 3: $55,261 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,890 Year 2: $46,790 Year 3: $51,099 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,130 Year 2: $41,342 Year 3: $49,631 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,141 Year 2: $50,105 Year 3: $49,562 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,517 Year 2: $37,054 Year 3: $48,614	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $97,384 Year 2: $96,627 Year 3: $101,575 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,527 Year 2: $75,518 Year 3: $82,639 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,787 Year 2: $64,358 Year 3: $70,835 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,615 Year 2: $58,221 Year 3: $70,350 Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,696 Year 2: $60,523 Year 3: $66,979 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,531 Year 2: $59,711 Year 3: $64,674 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $59,124 Year 3: $63,657 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,881 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $62,982 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,742 Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: $55,049 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,223 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $54,641

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