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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Phoenixville, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,427 | 583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | valleyforge.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $25,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,632 | $15,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,170 | 370 | ||
| Admitted | 2,621 | 305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY-Potsdam | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 58% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than University of Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 583 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. University of Valley Forge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or University of Valley Forge?
- University of Valley Forge is 216.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at University of Valley Forge than SUNY College at Potsdam ($22,400.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than University of Valley Forge ($15,310 vs. $25,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Valley Forge are 32.1% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($11,050 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Valley Forge than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Valley Forge students is 35.1% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($15,715 vs. $11,632)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. University of Valley Forge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam or University of Valley Forge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Valley Forge or SUNY-Potsdam .
- Accepted freshman University of Valley Forge students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at SUNY-Potsdam (3.3)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than University of Valley Forge (82.4%)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. University of Valley Forge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam or University of Valley Forge? 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 University of Valley Forge and SUNY-Potsdam.
- The graduation rate at University of Valley Forge is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $5,400 more per year than University of Valley Forge graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $33,700)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Valley Forge students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/