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SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Plattsburgh SUNY Canton Ithaca College SUNY Cortland SUNY Brockport SUNY College at Oneonta Purchase College WestConn UVA Utica College| SUNY College at Potsdam | Johnson State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,427 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,632 | $12,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,170 | 3,031 | ||
| Admitted | 2,621 | 2,209 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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-Potsdam | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $246 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 47% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | Johnson State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,779 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or Johnson State College?
- Johnson State College is 64% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($11,592.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Johnson State College than SUNY College at Potsdam ($25,680.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Johnson State College ($15,310 vs. $15,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson State College are 17.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($12,404 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson State College than SUNY College at Potsdam (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 9.5% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($12,740 vs. $11,632)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Johnson State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or SUNY-Potsdam .
- Accepted freshman Johnson State College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at SUNY-Potsdam (3.3)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Johnson State College (72.9%)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam or Johnson State College? 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 Johnson State College and SUNY-Potsdam.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Johnson State College (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $5,200 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $33,900)
- Johnson State College students graduate with a $1,181 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($23,819 vs. $25,000)
- Johnson State College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More Johnson State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/