| MEC vs. SUNY Potsdam |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #69 in Federal Region II Universities #100 in New York Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,352 New York Residents $15,302 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,768 New York Residents $18,678 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $12,808 New York Residents $24,598 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,280 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,450 |
| Admission | ||
| 920 SAT- | Test Scores | - |
| Easier86.05% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter77.70% |
| Lower5.67% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable10.03% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger3,736 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,832 |
| Larger3,736 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,111 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 721 |
| Smaller608 | Online Student Population | Larger655 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower20% | Graduate Rate | Higher45% |
| Lower21% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher33% |
| Lower50% | Retention Rate | Higher78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,715) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,100) | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 356 | Number of faculty | 302 |
| Higher$107,991 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$66,443 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.