College comparison

SUNY College at Potsdam vs University of Southern Maine

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY	University of Southern Maine Portland, ME
Acceptance rateSUNY College at Potsdam is more selective	78%	79%
SAT (25–75)	—	990–1250
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,823	4,222
Avg net price	$13,624	$13,596
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Southern Maine reports higher median earnings	$47,866	$49,958
Graduation rate	45%	40%
Median debt	$24,250	$19,060
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is SUNY College at Potsdam or University of Southern Maine harder to get into?

SUNY College at Potsdam is more selective: SUNY College at Potsdam's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and University of Southern Maine's is approximately 79% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for SUNY College at Potsdam vs University of Southern Maine?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at SUNY College at Potsdam and 990–1250 at University of Southern Maine. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.