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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | Excelsior University | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,427 | 15,833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | excelsior.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | Excelsior University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,632 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | Excelsior University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,170 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,621 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 |
SUNY-Potsdam | Excelsior University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | Excelsior University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $10,870 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $112 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | Excelsior University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | Excelsior University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 63% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | Excelsior University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Excelsior University is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (15,833 students vs. 2,427 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Excelsior University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or Excelsior University?
- SUNY College at Potsdam is ?% more expensive to attend than Excelsior University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Excelsior University ($16,980.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Excelsior University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is ?% larger than aid received Excelsior University ($11,632 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam or Excelsior University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Excelsior University or SUNY-Potsdam .
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Excelsior University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam or Excelsior University? 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 Excelsior University and SUNY-Potsdam.
- Excelsior University students graduate with a $14,130 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($10,870 vs. $25,000)
- Excelsior University graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($112 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Excelsior University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/