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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,751 | 1,398 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,454 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $16,872 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,084 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,574 | $12,039 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,778 | $4,103 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 87% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,905 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,338 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 790/890 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY-Potsdam | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (2,751 students vs. 1,398 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- Wright State University Lake Campus is 5.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($7,454.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Wright State University Lake Campus ($16,980.00 vs. $16,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than SUNY-Potsdam ($12,039 vs. $14,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Lake Campus are 35.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($11,100 vs. $15,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Wright State University Lake Campus (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 138.3% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($9,778 vs. $4,103)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or SUNY-Potsdam .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (3.27)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam or Wright State University-Lake Campus? 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus and SUNY-Potsdam.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Lake Campus earn on average $4,300 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,100)
- Wright State University Lake Campus and SUNY-Potsdam graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Wright State University Lake Campus and SUNY-Potsdam graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State University-Lake Campus students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/