| ESF vs. MEC |
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|---|---|---|
#195 in National Universities #35 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,303 New York Residents $22,263 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,352 New York Residents $15,302 Out-of-State |
| $13,224 New York Residents $28,604 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$8,192 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,280 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 920 SAT- |
| Tighter63.28% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.05% |
| Favorable17.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower5.67% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,757 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,736 |
| Smaller2,381 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,736 |
| 376 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Smaller65 | Online Student Population | Larger608 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher66% | Graduate Rate | Lower20% |
| Higher26% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower21% |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower50% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 620) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,050) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 184 | Number of faculty | 356 |
| Lower$88,850 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$107,991 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.