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Overview |
Wheelock College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheelock College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Wheelock College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Wheelock College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheelock College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Wheelock College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | - | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 4% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 890 students)
Wheelock College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Wheelock College is 394.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($34,950.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.8% higher at Wheelock College than SUNY College at Potsdam ($34,950.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Wheelock College ($15,310 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 2.6% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($14,600 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than SUNY College at Potsdam (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheelock College students is 87.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($21,786 vs. $11,632)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock College or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Wheelock College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Wheelock College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock 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 Wheelock College.
- The graduation rate at Wheelock College is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $2,800 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,300)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/