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Overview |
Hesser College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 751 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hesser.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hesser College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,000 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,600 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,834 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,505 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 93% |
Admission |
Hesser College | 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 applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hesser College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hesser College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,701 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hesser College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Hesser College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | - | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 4% | ||
Campus |
Hesser College | 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 Hesser College based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 751 students)
Hesser College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hesser College or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Hesser College is 27.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.7% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Hesser College ($16,980.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hesser College than SUNY-Potsdam ($11,834 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hesser College are 160.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($5,600 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Hesser College (93% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 111.3% larger than aid received Hesser College ($11,632 vs. $5,505)
Which college is harder to get into, Hesser College or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Hesser College .
Hesser College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hesser 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 Hesser College.
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $6,100 more per year than Hesser College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $33,000)
- Hesser College students graduate with a $5,299 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($19,701 vs. $25,000)
- Hesser College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($203 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hesser College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/