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Overview |
University of Alaska Southeast | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Juneau, AK | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,923 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alaska Southeast | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,616 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,200 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,830 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,823 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Alaska Southeast | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 466 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7%Open | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 56.5%Open | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Alaska Southeast | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alaska Southeast | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Alaska Southeast | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 6% |
Students |
University of Alaska Southeast | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Alaska Southeast | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than University of Alaska Southeast based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,923 students)
University of Alaska Southeast vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alaska Southeast or SUNY-Potsdam?
- SUNY College at Potsdam is 25.9% more expensive to attend than University of Alaska Southeast for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at University of Alaska Southeast than SUNY College at Potsdam ($19,200.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alaska Southeast than SUNY-Potsdam ($9,823 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alaska Southeast are 48.5% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($9,830 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than University of Alaska Southeast (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 42.3% larger than aid received University of Alaska Southeast ($11,632 vs. $8,177)
University of Alaska Southeast vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alaska Southeast or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or University of Alaska Southeast .
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than University of Alaska Southeast (62.7%)
University of Alaska Southeast vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alaska Southeast or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and University of Alaska Southeast.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than University of Alaska Southeast (51% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $300 more per year than University of Alaska Southeast graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,800)
- University of Alaska Southeast students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($16,750 vs. $25,000)
- University of Alaska Southeast graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($173 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alaska Southeast students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/