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Overview |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | USD | ||
| Location | Plattsburgh, NY | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,474 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #388 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plattsburgh.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,380 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,625 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,667 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 79% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,872 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 4,827 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1020/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | USD | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 43% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than SUNY College at Plattsburgh based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 4,474 students)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Plattsburgh or USD?
- University of South Dakota is 9.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Plattsburgh for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than University of South Dakota ($16,980.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than USD ($17,625 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 87% lower than costs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($8,224 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than University of South Dakota (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Plattsburgh students is 69.1% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($10,667 vs. $6,308)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Plattsburgh or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or SUNY College at Plattsburgh .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086) is 37 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming SUNY College at Plattsburgh students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (70.2%)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Plattsburgh or USD? 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 USD and SUNY College at Plattsburgh.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Plattsburgh is higher than University of South Dakota (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $4,200 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $44,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Plattsburgh students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/