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Overview |
Columbia | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 34,782 | 4,474 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbia.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,570 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,570 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,286 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,058 | $17,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,061 | $10,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbia | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,879 | 6,872 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 4,827 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.1% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $107,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $227 |
Diversity |
Columbia | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Columbia | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Columbia | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than SUNY College at Plattsburgh based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 4,474 students)
Columbia vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 785% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Plattsburgh for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 268.5% higher at Columbia than SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($62,570.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than Columbia ($17,625 vs. $22,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Plattsburgh are 5.9% lower than costs at Columbia University in the City of New York ($15,380 vs. $16,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than Columbia University in the City of New York (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 472.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($61,061 vs. $10,667)
Columbia vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or Columbia .
- The average SAT score at Columbia University in the City of New York (1473) is 387 points higher than at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086)
- Incoming Columbia students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (23)
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Columbia vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 College at Plattsburgh and Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (93% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $63,600 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $44,000)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- Columbia graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Plattsburgh students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/