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SUNY-Potsdam | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,427 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1011 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,632 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,170 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 2,621 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY-Potsdam | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $343 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 65% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 23% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | South Carolina State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Carolina State University is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (2,649 students vs. 2,427 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or South Carolina State University?
- South Carolina State University is 34.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at South Carolina State University than SUNY College at Potsdam ($20,218.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than South Carolina State University ($15,310 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 62.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($9,000 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Carolina State University than SUNY College at Potsdam (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 36.5% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($15,873 vs. $11,632)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam or South Carolina State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Carolina State University or SUNY-Potsdam .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than SUNY-Potsdam (82.7%)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam or South Carolina State University? 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 South Carolina State University and SUNY-Potsdam.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than South Carolina State University (51% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $8,100 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $31,000)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $8,205 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $33,205)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($258 vs. $343)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/