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Overview |
Five Towns College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Dix Hills, NY | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 723 | 2,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ftc.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Five Towns College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,450 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,450 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,450 | $15,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,005 | $14,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,766 | $9,778 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Five Towns College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 472 | 3,905 | ||
| Admitted | 340 | 3,338 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.83 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Five Towns College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Five Towns College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Five Towns College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Five Towns College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Five Towns College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Five Towns College based on total student enrollment (2,751 students vs. 723 students)
Five Towns College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Five Towns College or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Five Towns College is 302.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($28,450.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at Five Towns College than SUNY College at Potsdam ($28,450.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Five Towns College ($14,574 vs. $23,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Five Towns College are 4.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($14,450 vs. $15,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Five Towns College than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Five Towns College students is 81.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($17,766 vs. $9,778)
Five Towns College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Five Towns College or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Five Towns College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Five Towns College (2.83)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Five Towns College (72%)
Five Towns College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Five Towns 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 Five Towns College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Five Towns College (51% vs. 31%)
- Graduates of Five Towns College and SUNY-Potsdam have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($39,100 vs. $39,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Five Towns College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Five Towns College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Five Towns College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/