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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,751 | 1,463 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $16,642 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,084 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,574 | $10,796 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,778 | $4,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 66% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,905 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,338 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.27 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY-Potsdam | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $267 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (2,751 students vs. 1,463 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or Kent State University at Salem?
- Kent State University at Salem is 1.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($7,170.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Kent State University at Salem ($16,980.00 vs. $16,642.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than SUNY-Potsdam ($10,796 vs. $14,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 27.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($11,810 vs. $15,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Kent State University at Salem (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 116% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($9,778 vs. $4,527)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam or Kent State University at Salem? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Salem or SUNY-Potsdam .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam or Kent State University at Salem? 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 Kent State University at Salem and SUNY-Potsdam.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Kent State University at Salem (51% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Salem earn on average $1,200 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,825)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/