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Overview |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Plattsburgh, NY | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,474 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #388 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plattsburgh.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,380 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,625 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,667 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,872 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 4,827 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 38% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than SUNY College at Plattsburgh based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 4,474 students)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Plattsburgh or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 616% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Plattsburgh for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.1% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($50,624.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than Widener University-Main Campus ($17,625 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 1.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($15,200 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than Widener University Main Campus (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 203.9% larger than aid received SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($32,412 vs. $10,667)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Plattsburgh or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or SUNY College at Plattsburgh .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086) is 54 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming SUNY College at Plattsburgh students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (70.2%)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Plattsburgh or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and SUNY College at Plattsburgh.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Plattsburgh is higher than Widener University Main Campus (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $15,500 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $44,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Plattsburgh students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/