College comparison

SUNY College at Potsdam vs Valley City State University

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	Valley City State University Valley City, ND
Acceptance rateSUNY College at Potsdam is more selective	78%	99%
SAT (25–75)	—	830–1070
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,823	958
Avg net price	$13,624	$11,890
Median earnings (10 yr)Valley City State University reports higher median earnings	$47,866	$52,725
Graduation rate	45%	53%
Median debt	$24,250	$20,369
Economic mobility	—	2.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is SUNY College at Potsdam or Valley City State University harder to get into?

SUNY College at Potsdam is more selective: SUNY College at Potsdam's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and Valley City State University's is approximately 99% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for SUNY College at Potsdam vs Valley City State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at SUNY College at Potsdam and 830–1070 at Valley City State University. 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.