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SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Plattsburgh SUNY Canton Ithaca College SUNY Cortland SUNY Brockport SUNY College at Oneonta Purchase College WestConn UVA Utica College| SUNY College at Potsdam | Lyndon State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | Lyndon State College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Lyndonville, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,427 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | lyndonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | Lyndon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $10,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $13,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,632 | $8,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,170 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,621 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.11 | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
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Academics |
SUNY-Potsdam | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | Lyndon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | - | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | Lyndon State College | ||
| 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
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Lyndon State College based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,147 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Lyndon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or Lyndon State College?
- Lyndon State College is 50.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($10,632.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at Lyndon State College than SUNY College at Potsdam ($22,800.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyndon State College than SUNY-Potsdam ($13,304 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyndon State College are 41.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($10,290 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyndon State College than SUNY College at Potsdam (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 29.5% larger than aid received Lyndon State College ($11,632 vs. $8,981)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam or Lyndon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lyndon State College or SUNY-Potsdam .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lyndon State College (3.11)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Lyndon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam or Lyndon State College? 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 Lyndon State College and SUNY-Potsdam.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Lyndon State College (51% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $3,400 more per year than Lyndon State College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,700)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyndon State College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,750)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Lyndon State College graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More Lyndon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/