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SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Plattsburgh SUNY Canton Southern New Hampshire University Ithaca College SUNY Cortland SUNY Brockport SUNY College at Oneonta Purchase College WestConn UVA Utica College| Granite State College | SUNY College at Potsdam | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSC | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Concord, NH | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | granite.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSC | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,536 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,880 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,828 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,850 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,318 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
GSC | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.9% | ||
| 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 |
GSC | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSC | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,384 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $258 |
Diversity |
GSC | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
GSC | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 4% | ||
Campus |
GSC | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,425 students)
GSC vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSC or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Granite State College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($7,536.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.2% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Granite State College ($16,980.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than SUNY-Potsdam ($11,850 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 48.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($9,828 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Granite State College (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 118.7% larger than aid received Granite State College ($11,632 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, GSC or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or GSC .
GSC vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSC 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 GSC.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Granite State College (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $2,600 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $10,616 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($14,384 vs. $25,000)
- GSC graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($148 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC 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/