College comparison

SUNY College at Potsdam vs Western Connecticut 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	Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT
Acceptance rateSUNY College at Potsdam is more selective	78%	87%
SAT (25–75)	—	1040–1170
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,823	3,511
Avg net price	$13,624	$17,604
Median earnings (10 yr)Western Connecticut State University reports higher median earnings	$47,866	$59,115
Graduation rate	45%	52%
Median debt	$24,250	$24,147
Economic mobility	—	1.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

SUNY College at Potsdam is more selective: SUNY College at Potsdam's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and Western Connecticut State University's is approximately 87% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at SUNY College at Potsdam and 1040–1170 at Western Connecticut 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.