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Overview |
Harris-Stowe State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hssu.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harris-Stowe State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,424 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,056 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,691 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,239 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,507 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Harris-Stowe State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Harris-Stowe State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harris-Stowe State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,025 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Harris-Stowe State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Harris-Stowe State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Harris-Stowe State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Harris-Stowe State University based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,084 students)
Harris-Stowe State University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harris-Stowe State University or SUNY-Potsdam?
- SUNY College at Potsdam is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.9% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Harris Stowe State University ($16,980.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than SUNY-Potsdam ($10,239 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harris Stowe State University are 50.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($9,691 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 10.7% larger than aid received Harris Stowe State University ($11,632 vs. $10,507)
Which college is harder to get into, Harris-Stowe State University or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Harris-Stowe State University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
Harris-Stowe State University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harris-Stowe State University 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 Harris-Stowe State University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Harris Stowe State University (51% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $9,000 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $30,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $2,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,025)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/