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Overview |
Athens State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Athens, AL | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,955 | 2,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | athens.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Athens State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $15,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $14,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,778 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
Athens State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,905 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,338 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Athens State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Athens State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,534 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $258 |
Diversity |
Athens State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Athens State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | - | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 3% | ||
Campus |
Athens State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Athens State University is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (2,955 students vs. 2,751 students)
Athens State University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Athens State University or SUNY-Potsdam?
- SUNY College at Potsdam is ?% more expensive to attend than Athens State University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Athens State University ($16,980.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Athens State University (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is ?% larger than aid received Athens State University ($9,778 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Athens State University or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Athens State University .
Athens State University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Athens State University 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 Athens State University.
- Graduates from Athens State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,100)
- Athens State University students graduate with a $6,466 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($18,534 vs. $25,000)
- Athens State University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($191 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Athens State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/