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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 | Sitting Bull College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | Sitting Bull College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Fort Yates, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,427 | 257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | sittingbull.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | Sitting Bull College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $3,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $3,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $5,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $1,818 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,632 | $9,353 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | Sitting Bull 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 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY-Potsdam | Sitting Bull College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | Sitting Bull College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $19,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | Sitting Bull College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 92% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | Sitting Bull College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 51% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | Sitting Bull College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Sitting Bull College based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 257 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Sitting Bull College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or Sitting Bull College?
- SUNY College at Potsdam is 96.4% more expensive to attend than Sitting Bull College for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $3,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 371.7% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Sitting Bull College ($16,980.00 vs. $3,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sitting Bull College than SUNY-Potsdam ($1,818 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sitting Bull College are 149.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($5,850 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sitting Bull College than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 24.4% larger than aid received Sitting Bull College ($11,632 vs. $9,353)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam or Sitting Bull College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sitting Bull College or SUNY-Potsdam .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Sitting Bull College (2.5)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Sitting Bull College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam or Sitting Bull 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 Sitting Bull College and SUNY-Potsdam.
- The graduation rate at Sitting Bull College is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $19,200 more per year than Sitting Bull College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $19,900)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/