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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,751 | 2,726 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #889 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $6,826 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $14,739 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,084 | $7,227 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,574 | $13,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,778 | $4,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 71% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,905 | 2,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,338 | 2,163 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY-Potsdam | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 39% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | UW-Superior | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (2,751 students vs. 2,726 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or UW-Superior?
- SUNY College at Potsdam is 3.6% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,826.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than University of Wisconsin Superior ($16,980.00 vs. $14,739.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than SUNY-Potsdam ($13,126 vs. $14,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 108.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($7,227 vs. $15,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than University of Wisconsin Superior (95% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 132.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($9,778 vs. $4,206)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or SUNY-Potsdam .
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at SUNY-Potsdam (3.3)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than SUNY-Potsdam (85.5%)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam or UW-Superior? 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 UW-Superior and SUNY-Potsdam.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $1,400 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,700)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/