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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 392 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Goldey-Beacom College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $258 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,012 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Goldey Beacom College is 84.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($13,050.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Goldey Beacom College ($16,980.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than SUNY-Potsdam ($13,454 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 25.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($11,600 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College than SUNY College at Potsdam (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 19.4% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($11,632 vs. $9,739)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Goldey-Beacom College (62.7%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom College 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Goldey Beacom College (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $5,500 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,100)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $1,325 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($23,675 vs. $25,000)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/