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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Keyser, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,427 | 1,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | potomacstatecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $4,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $12,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $9,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $7,822 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,632 | $6,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | Potomac State College of West Virginia 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 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 24% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Potomac State College of West Virginia University based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,145 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Potomac State College of West Virginia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or Potomac State College of West Virginia University?
- SUNY College at Potsdam is 48.8% more expensive to attend than Potomac State College of West Virginia University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $4,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Potomac State College of West Virginia University ($16,980.00 vs. $12,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Potomac State College of West Virginia University than SUNY-Potsdam ($7,822 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac State College of West Virginia University are 55.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($9,386 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Potomac State College of West Virginia University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 92.5% larger than aid received Potomac State College of West Virginia University ($11,632 vs. $6,043)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam or Potomac State College of West Virginia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac State College of West Virginia University or SUNY-Potsdam .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Potomac State College of West Virginia University (3.06)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Potomac State College of West Virginia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam or Potomac State College of West Virginia 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 Potomac State College of West Virginia University and SUNY-Potsdam.
- Graduates from Potomac State College of West Virginia University earn on average $11,500 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,100)
- Potomac State College of West Virginia University students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,000)
- Potomac State College of West Virginia University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac State College of West Virginia University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/