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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | Ohio State University-Newark Campus | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Newark, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,751 | 2,422 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | Ohio State University-Newark Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $8,937 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $34,443 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,084 | $12,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,574 | $13,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,778 | $6,839 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 64% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | Ohio State University-Newark Campus | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 14, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY-Potsdam | Ohio State University-Newark Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | Ohio State University-Newark Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | Ohio State University-Newark Campus | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | Ohio State University-Newark Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | Ohio State University-Newark Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Ohio State University-Newark Campus based on total student enrollment (2,751 students vs. 2,422 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Ohio State University-Newark Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or Ohio State University-Newark Campus?
- Ohio State University Newark Campus is 26.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($8,937.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.8% higher at Ohio State University-Newark Campus than SUNY College at Potsdam ($34,443.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University Newark Campus than SUNY-Potsdam ($13,843 vs. $14,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University Newark Campus are 24.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($12,106 vs. $15,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Ohio State University Newark Campus (95% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 43% larger than aid received Ohio State University Newark Campus ($9,778 vs. $6,839)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam or Ohio State University-Newark Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State University-Newark Campus or SUNY-Potsdam .
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Ohio State University-Newark Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam or Ohio State University-Newark Campus? 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 Ohio State University-Newark Campus and SUNY-Potsdam.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Ohio State University Newark Campus (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University Newark Campus earn on average $11,500 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,100)
- Ohio State University Newark Campus students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio State University-Newark Campus graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Ohio State University-Newark Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/