Athens State University vs. SUNY-Potsdam

Comparable Facts

Compare Athens State University in Athens, AL with SUNY College at Potsdam in Potsdam, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Athens State University is larger than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (2,986 students vs. 2,832 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Athens State University is located in Athens, AL (Town Fringe setting); SUNY College at Potsdam is in Potsdam, NY (Remote Town setting).
• Athens State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. SUNY College at Potsdam is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Athens State University 14:1; SUNY College at Potsdam 11:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between SUNY-Potsdam and Athens State University ($18,678 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than at Athens State University (93% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at Athens State University, test optional at SUNY-Potsdam.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Athens State University graduates have a $6,466 lower median loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates ($18,534 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, Athens State University graduates have an estimated $67 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than SUNY-Potsdam graduates ($191 vs. $258).
• More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Athens State University students, three years after graduation (60% vs. 49%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.