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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Crookston, MN | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,303 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umcrookston.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,362 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,362 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,792 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,894 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,500 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,739 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 995 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Sep 12, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than University of Minnesota-Crookston based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 2,303 students)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Crookston or SUNY-Potsdam?
- University of Minnesota Crookston is 60.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($11,362.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than University of Minnesota Crookston ($16,980.00 vs. $11,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Crookston than SUNY-Potsdam ($12,894 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Crookston are 49.1% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($9,792 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than University of Minnesota Crookston (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 1.1% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Crookston ($11,632 vs. $11,500)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Crookston 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 Minnesota-Crookston .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Minnesota-Crookston (3.28)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than University of Minnesota-Crookston (57.2%)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Crookston 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 Minnesota-Crookston.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than University of Minnesota Crookston (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Crookston earn on average $6,900 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $39,100)
- University of Minnesota Crookston students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/