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Overview |
Unity College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Unity, ME | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,281 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unity.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Unity College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,280 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,280 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,554 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,465 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 93% |
Admission |
Unity College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,312 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 5,953 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 16.9% | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Unity College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 36:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Unity College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Unity College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Unity College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Unity College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Unity College is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (4,281 students vs. 2,427 students)
Unity College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Unity College or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Unity College is 59.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($11,280.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Unity College ($16,980.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Unity College ($15,310 vs. $18,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Unity College are 20.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($12,104 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Unity College (93% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 235.7% larger than aid received Unity College ($11,632 vs. $3,465)
Unity College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Unity College or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Unity College .
- Unity College has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than SUNY-Potsdam (82.7%)
Unity College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Unity College or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and Unity College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Unity College (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $4,000 more per year than Unity College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Unity College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Unity College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Unity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/