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Overview |
State University of New York at New Paltz | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | New Paltz, NY | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,420 | 2,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newpaltz.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
State University of New York at New Paltz | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,896 | $15,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,848 | $14,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,776 | $9,778 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 95% |
Admission |
State University of New York at New Paltz | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,249 | 3,905 | ||
| Admitted | 9,538 | 3,338 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
State University of New York at New Paltz | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
State University of New York at New Paltz | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $258 |
Diversity |
State University of New York at New Paltz | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
State University of New York at New Paltz | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
State University of New York at New Paltz | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- State University of New York at New Paltz is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (7,420 students vs. 2,751 students)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, State University of New York at New Paltz or SUNY-Potsdam?
- State University of New York at New Paltz and SUNY-Potsdam cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at State University of New York at New Paltz as SUNY College at Potsdam ($16,980.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than State University of New York at New Paltz ($14,574 vs. $17,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 5.4% lower than costs at State University of New York at New Paltz ($15,084 vs. $15,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than State University of New York at New Paltz (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 11.4% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($9,778 vs. $8,776)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, State University of New York at New Paltz or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or State University of New York at New Paltz .
- Accepted freshman State University of New York at New Paltz students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SUNY-Potsdam (3.3)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than State University of New York at New Paltz (58.7%)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, State University of New York at New Paltz 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 State University of New York at New Paltz.
- The graduation rate at State University of New York at New Paltz is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from State University of New York at New Paltz earn on average $8,300 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,100)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/