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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,427 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,632 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,170 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 2,621 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SUNY-Potsdam | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 28% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 2,427 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 238% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than SUNY College at Potsdam ($23,900.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than SUNY-Potsdam ($10,022 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 59.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($9,150 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 102.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($23,589 vs. $11,632)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or SUNY-Potsdam .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at SUNY-Potsdam (3.3)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than SUNY-Potsdam (82.7%)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and SUNY-Potsdam.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (51% vs. 9%)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/