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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 | Peirce College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | Peirce College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,427 | 856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | peirce.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | Peirce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $6,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $9,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,632 | $8,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | Peirce College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
SUNY-Potsdam | Peirce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | Peirce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $36,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $373 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | Peirce College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 69% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | Peirce College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | Peirce College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Peirce College based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 856 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Peirce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or Peirce College?
- Peirce College is 103.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($14,400.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Peirce College ($16,980.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peirce College than SUNY-Potsdam ($9,621 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 129% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($6,376 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Peirce College than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 34.6% larger than aid received Peirce College ($11,632 vs. $8,639)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam or Peirce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peirce College or SUNY-Potsdam .
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Peirce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam or Peirce 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 Peirce College and SUNY-Potsdam.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Peirce College (51% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Peirce College earn on average $12,700 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $39,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $11,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $36,125)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($258 vs. $373)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peirce College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/