SUNY-Potsdam vs. Gratz College

Comparable Facts

Compare SUNY College at Potsdam in Potsdam, NY with Gratz College in Melrose Park, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than Gratz College based on total student enrollment (2,832 students vs. 449 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• SUNY College at Potsdam is located in Potsdam, NY (Remote Town setting); Gratz College is in Melrose Park, PA (Large Suburban setting).
• SUNY College at Potsdam is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Gratz College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: SUNY College at Potsdam 11:1; Gratz College 10:1.

SUNY-Potsdam vs. Gratz College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or Gratz College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gratz College are 23.4% lower than at SUNY College at Potsdam ($11,700 vs. $15,280).
• Gratz College is 114.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than SUNY-Potsdam (about $10,024 more per year; $18,792.00 vs. $8,768.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 0.6% higher at Gratz College than at SUNY College at Potsdam (about $114 more per year; $18,792.00 vs. $18,678.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than at Gratz College (93% vs. 0%).

SUNY-Potsdam vs. Gratz College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam or Gratz College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Gratz College and SUNY-Potsdam.

• Gratz College reports an open admissions policy.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SUNY-Potsdam - Test optional; Gratz College - Open admission.

SUNY-Potsdam vs. Gratz College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SUNY-Potsdam and Gratz College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• SUNY College at Potsdam's six-year graduation rate is 51%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Gratz College.
• Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam have median earnings of about $39,100 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Gratz College.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.