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Overview |
Monroe College-Main Campus | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,011 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monroecollege.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monroe College-Main Campus | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,432 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,157 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,792 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
Monroe College-Main Campus | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,670 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 2,196 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Monroe College-Main Campus | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monroe College-Main Campus | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,450 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
Monroe College-Main Campus | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 44% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Monroe College-Main Campus | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Monroe College-Main Campus | 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
- Monroe College Main Campus is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (7,011 students vs. 2,427 students)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monroe College-Main Campus or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Monroe College Main Campus is 118.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($15,432.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Monroe College Main Campus ($16,980.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monroe College Main Campus than SUNY-Potsdam ($9,157 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monroe College Main Campus are 29.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($11,300 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Monroe College Main Campus (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monroe College Main Campus students is 35.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($15,792 vs. $11,632)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monroe College-Main Campus or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Monroe College-Main Campus .
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Monroe College-Main Campus (59.8%)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monroe College-Main Campus 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 Monroe College-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Monroe College-Main Campus is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $6,600 more per year than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $32,500)
- Monroe College Main Campus students graduate with a $4,550 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($20,450 vs. $25,000)
- Monroe College-Main Campus graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monroe College-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/