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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Hamilton, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,427 | 2,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $17,525 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $10,580 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,632 | $4,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 72% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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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 | 3.23 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
SUNY-Potsdam | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $255 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Miami University-Hamilton based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 2,268 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Miami University-Hamilton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or Miami University-Hamilton?
- SUNY College at Potsdam is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Miami University-Hamilton for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Miami University-Hamilton than SUNY College at Potsdam ($17,525.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University Hamilton than SUNY-Potsdam ($10,580 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 8.4% lower than costs at Miami University Hamilton ($14,600 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Miami University Hamilton (93% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 134.8% larger than aid received Miami University Hamilton ($11,632 vs. $4,955)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam or Miami University-Hamilton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami University-Hamilton or SUNY-Potsdam .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Miami University-Hamilton (3.23)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Miami University-Hamilton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam or Miami University-Hamilton? 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 Miami University-Hamilton and SUNY-Potsdam.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Miami University Hamilton (51% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Miami University Hamilton earn on average $15,200 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,100)
- Miami University Hamilton students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($24,750 vs. $25,000)
- Miami University-Hamilton graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami University-Hamilton students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/