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Overview |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | CW | ||
| Location | Plattsburgh, NY | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,474 | 828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #388 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | plattsburgh.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,380 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,625 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,667 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,872 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 4,827 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $247 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | CW | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 828 students)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Plattsburgh or CW?
- The College of Westchester is 212.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Plattsburgh for in-state tuition ($22,113.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at CW than SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($22,113.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($10,891 vs. $17,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 61.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($9,520 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 74% larger than aid received SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($18,559 vs. $10,667)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Plattsburgh or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or SUNY College at Plattsburgh .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (70.2%)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Plattsburgh or CW? 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 CW and SUNY College at Plattsburgh.
- Graduates from SUNY College at Plattsburgh earn on average $4,200 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,800)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh students graduate with a $1,894 lower median federal student loan debt than CW graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,894)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than CW graduates. ($227 vs. $247)
- More SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/