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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | New Philadelphia, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,427 | 1,940 | ||
| 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 Tuscarawas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $11,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,632 | $4,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,170 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,621 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.21 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY-Potsdam | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 25% | ||
| 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 Tuscarawas | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
| 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 Tuscarawas based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,940 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Kent State University at Tuscarawas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or Kent State University at Tuscarawas?
- SUNY College at Potsdam is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Tuscarawas for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Kent State University at Tuscarawas ($16,980.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Tuscarawas than SUNY-Potsdam ($11,358 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Tuscarawas are 64.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($8,882 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Tuscarawas than SUNY College at Potsdam (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 171.3% larger than aid received Kent State University at Tuscarawas ($11,632 vs. $4,288)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam or Kent State University at Tuscarawas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Tuscarawas or SUNY-Potsdam .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Kent State University at Tuscarawas (3.21)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Kent State University at Tuscarawas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam or Kent State University at Tuscarawas? 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 Tuscarawas and SUNY-Potsdam.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Kent State University at Tuscarawas (51% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,825)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Tuscarawas graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Tuscarawas 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/