| MEC vs. SUNY Poly |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #38 in Federal Region II Universities #61 in New York Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,352 New York Residents $15,302 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,625 New York Residents $21,215 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $12,865 New York Residents $26,535 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,280 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,049 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower920 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,200 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier86.05% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter81.35% |
| Lower5.67% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable8.72% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger3,736 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,733 |
| Larger3,736 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,973 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 760 |
| Smaller608 | Online Student Population | Larger948 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower20% | Graduate Rate | Higher55% |
| Lower21% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Lower50% | Retention Rate | Higher69% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,076) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310) | |
| Faculty | ||
| 13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 356 | Number of faculty | 245 |
| Higher$107,991 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$88,566 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.