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Overview |
Montana State University-Northern | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Havre, MT | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,140 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msun.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montana State University-Northern | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,496 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,096 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,470 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,940 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,162 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 93% |
Admission |
Montana State University-Northern | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.79 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 |
Montana State University-Northern | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montana State University-Northern | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,340 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $258 |
Diversity |
Montana State University-Northern | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Montana State University-Northern | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Montana State University-Northern | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Montana State University-Northern based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,140 students)
Montana State University-Northern vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montana State University-Northern or SUNY-Potsdam?
- SUNY College at Potsdam is 57.3% more expensive to attend than Montana State University-Northern for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $4,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Montana State University-Northern than SUNY College at Potsdam ($17,096.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Northern than SUNY-Potsdam ($10,940 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Northern are 125.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($6,470 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Montana State University Northern (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 125.3% larger than aid received Montana State University Northern ($11,632 vs. $5,162)
Which college is harder to get into, Montana State University-Northern or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Montana State University-Northern .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Montana State University-Northern (2.79)
Montana State University-Northern vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montana State University-Northern 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 Montana State University-Northern.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Montana State University Northern (51% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Montana State University Northern earn on average $1,000 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $39,100)
- Montana State University Northern students graduate with a $9,660 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($15,340 vs. $25,000)
- Montana State University-Northern graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($158 vs. $258)
- More Montana State University-Northern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/