| ESF vs. Empire State |
#195 in National Universities #35 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #70 in Federal Region II Universities #101 in New York Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,303 New York Residents $22,263 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,648 New York Residents $17,558 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,224 New York Residents $28,604 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,888 New York Residents $24,368 Out-of-State |
| More$8,192 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,615 |
| Admission | ||
| 63.28% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 17.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| 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) | |
| 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 | Larger10,469 |
| Smaller2,381 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,395 |
| Smaller376 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,074 |
| Smaller65 | Online Student Population | Larger9,588 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher66% | Graduate Rate | Lower41% |
| Higher26% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower4% |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| 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 | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 184 | Number of faculty | 652 |
| Higher$88,850 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$76,847 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.