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Overview |
MCNY | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 632 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcny.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNY | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,338 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,338 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,183 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,873 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
MCNY | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 113 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 74 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.1 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | 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 |
MCNY | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNY | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $356 | $258 |
Diversity |
MCNY | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
MCNY | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 4% | ||
Campus |
MCNY | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 632 students)
MCNY vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNY or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Metropolitan College of New York is 173.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($19,338.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at MCNY than SUNY College at Potsdam ($19,338.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than MCNY ($15,310 vs. $22,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan College of New York are 30.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($11,200 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Metropolitan College of New York students is 10.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($12,873 vs. $11,632)
MCNY vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNY or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or MCNY .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 1.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than MCNY (65.5%)
MCNY vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNY 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 MCNY.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (51% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan College of New York earn on average $1,400 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $39,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($25,000 vs. $34,500)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($258 vs. $356)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/