Southwest Minnesota State vs. SUNY Potsdam

The following statements compare Southwest Minnesota State University and SUNY College at Potsdam with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • SUNY Potsdam's tuition ($18,622) is more expensive than Southwest Minnesota State ($10,304).
  • Southwest Minnesota State's acceptance rate (68.94%) is lower than SUNY Potsdam (85.48%).
  • Southwest Minnesota State has higher yield (20.30%) than SUNY Potsdam (12.88%).
  • SUNY Potsdam's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Southwest Minnesota State (15 to 1).
  • Southwest Minnesota State (6,930 students) is larger than SUNY Potsdam (2,427 students) with more enrolled students.
  • SUNY Potsdam ($11,893) has higher amount of financial aid than Southwest Minnesota State ($6,831).
  • SUNY Potsdam's graduation rate (49%) is higher than Southwest Minnesota State (40%).
Southwest Minnesota State University

Southwest Minnesota State University

Public, 4 years • Marshall, MN #26 in Minnesota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$10,304
Financial Aid
$6,831
Test Scores
Admission
68.94% Acceptance Rate
20.30% Yield
Enrollment
6,518 Undergraduate
412 Graduate
825 Online Students
Graduation Rate
40% Graduation Rate
30% Transfer-out Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
104 Faculties (full-time)
282 Staffs (full-time)
$85,672 Faculty Salary
$69,837 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,248 annual charge
-1,049 capacity
SUNY College at Potsdam

SUNY College at Potsdam

Public, 4 years • Potsdam, NY #93 in New York more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Tuition & Fees
$8,712 In-State
$18,622 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,893
Test Scores
Admission
85.48% Acceptance Rate
12.88% Yield
Enrollment
2,082 Undergraduate
345 Graduate
260 Online Students
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
31% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
234 Faculties (full-time)
612 Staffs (full-time)
$61,411 Faculty Salary
$57,529 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,800 annual charge
-2,069 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,284 annual charge
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