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Overview |
Fisher College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 2,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,813 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,813 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,687 | $15,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,827 | $14,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,917 | $9,778 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Fisher College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,436 | 3,905 | ||
| Admitted | 2,431 | 3,338 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.8% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Fisher College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 6% |
Students |
Fisher College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Fisher College based on total student enrollment (2,751 students vs. 1,501 students)
Fisher College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Fisher College is 378.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($33,813.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.1% higher at Fisher College than SUNY College at Potsdam ($33,813.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Fisher College ($14,574 vs. $27,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 17.3% lower than costs at Fisher College ($15,084 vs. $17,687)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than SUNY College at Potsdam (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 154.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($24,917 vs. $9,778)
Fisher College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Fisher College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Fisher College (70.8%)
Fisher College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher College 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 Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Fisher College (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $3,100 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $5,813 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($19,187 vs. $25,000)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($198 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/