College comparison

SUNY College at Potsdam vs Virginia 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	Virginia State University Petersburg, VA
Acceptance rateSUNY College at Potsdam is more selective	78%	89%
SAT (25–75)	—	840–1070
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,823	5,074
Avg net price	$13,624	$15,840
Median earnings (10 yr)SUNY College at Potsdam reports higher median earnings	$47,866	$45,543
Graduation rate	45%	39%
Median debt	$24,250	$26,500
Economic mobility	—	3.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

SUNY College at Potsdam is more selective: SUNY College at Potsdam's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and Virginia State University's is approximately 89% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at SUNY College at Potsdam and 840–1070 at Virginia 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.