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Overview |
Plaza College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
Plaza College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 322 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 |
Plaza College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $258 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Plaza College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Plaza College is 83.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Plaza College ($16,980.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Plaza College ($15,310 vs. $17,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 108.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($7,000 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Plaza College (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 70.5% larger than aid received Plaza College ($11,632 vs. $6,822)
Plaza College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza College or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Plaza College .
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plaza College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza 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 Plaza College.
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $11,800 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $11,085 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($13,915 vs. $25,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($143 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/