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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,427 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | |||
| 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 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,632 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,170 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 2,621 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 14.4% | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY-Potsdam | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 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 | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| 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 | 95% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 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
- University of Wisconsin Superior is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (2,710 students vs. 2,427 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or UW-Superior?
- SUNY College at Potsdam is 8.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than University of Wisconsin Superior ($16,980.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than SUNY-Potsdam ($12,908 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 108.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($7,013 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Superior than SUNY College at Potsdam (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 215.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($11,632 vs. $3,691)
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 (95.6%) than SUNY-Potsdam (82.7%)
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/