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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,364 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,364 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,202 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,913 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,751 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 1,366 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Colby-Sawyer | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 943 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Colby Sawyer College is 555.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.1% higher at Colby-Sawyer than SUNY College at Potsdam ($46,364.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Colby-Sawyer ($15,310 vs. $28,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 12.1% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($14,600 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 225.9% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($37,913 vs. $11,632)
Colby-Sawyer vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Colby-Sawyer .
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Colby-Sawyer (78%)
Colby-Sawyer vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer or SUNY-Potsdam? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SUNY-Potsdam and Colby-Sawyer.
- The graduation rate at Colby-Sawyer is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Colby Sawyer College earn on average $5,800 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $39,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/