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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | South Georgia State College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Douglas, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,427 | 1,793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | sgsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | South Georgia State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $2,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $8,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $9,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $8,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,632 | $8,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | South Georgia State 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 | South Georgia State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | South Georgia State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $11,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $121 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | South Georgia State College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | South Georgia State College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | South Georgia State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than South Georgia State College based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,793 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. South Georgia State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or South Georgia State College?
- SUNY College at Potsdam is 210.1% more expensive to attend than South Georgia State College for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $2,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.7% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than South Georgia State College ($16,980.00 vs. $8,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Georgia State College than SUNY-Potsdam ($8,550 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Georgia State College are 58% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($9,238 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Georgia State College than SUNY College at Potsdam (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 35.2% larger than aid received South Georgia State College ($11,632 vs. $8,601)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam or South Georgia State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Georgia State College or SUNY-Potsdam .
SUNY-Potsdam vs. South Georgia State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam or South Georgia State 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 South Georgia State College and SUNY-Potsdam.
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $5,400 more per year than South Georgia State College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $33,700)
- South Georgia State College students graduate with a $13,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($11,750 vs. $25,000)
- South Georgia State College graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($121 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Georgia State College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/