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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 | Peninsula College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | Peninsula College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Port Angeles, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,427 | 1,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | pencol.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | Peninsula College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $4,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $16,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $7,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,632 | $7,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 72% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | Peninsula 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 | Peninsula College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | Peninsula College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,306 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $158 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | Peninsula College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | Peninsula College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 9% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | Peninsula College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Peninsula College based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,583 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Peninsula College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or Peninsula College?
- SUNY College at Potsdam is 80% more expensive to attend than Peninsula College for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285.3% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Peninsula College ($16,980.00 vs. $4,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peninsula College than SUNY-Potsdam ($7,491 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 13.1% lower than costs at Peninsula College ($14,600 vs. $16,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Peninsula College (93% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 62.2% larger than aid received Peninsula College ($11,632 vs. $7,172)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam or Peninsula College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peninsula College or SUNY-Potsdam .
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Peninsula College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam or Peninsula 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 Peninsula College and SUNY-Potsdam.
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $8,700 more per year than Peninsula College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $30,400)
- Peninsula College students graduate with a $9,694 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($15,306 vs. $25,000)
- Peninsula College graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($158 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peninsula College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/