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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | EOU | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | La Grande, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,751 | 2,798 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | eou.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | EOU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $8,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,084 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,574 | $17,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,778 | $7,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | EOU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,905 | 1,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,338 | 1,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY-Potsdam | EOU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | EOU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,839 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $236 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | EOU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | EOU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 33% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | EOU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Oregon University is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (2,798 students vs. 2,751 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. EOU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or EOU?
- Eastern Oregon University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($8,640.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at EOU than SUNY College at Potsdam ($22,590.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than EOU ($14,574 vs. $17,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Oregon University are 29.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($11,658 vs. $15,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than SUNY College at Potsdam (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 34.9% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($9,778 vs. $7,251)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. EOU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam or EOU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EOU or SUNY-Potsdam .
- Accepted freshman EOU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at SUNY-Potsdam (3.3)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than SUNY-Potsdam (85.5%)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. EOU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam or EOU? 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 EOU and SUNY-Potsdam.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Eastern Oregon University (51% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Eastern Oregon University earn on average $3,100 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,100)
- Eastern Oregon University students graduate with a $2,161 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($22,839 vs. $25,000)
- EOU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EOU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/