College comparison

SUNY College at Potsdam vs William Paterson University of New Jersey

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	William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ
Acceptance rateSUNY College at Potsdam is more selective	78%	90%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,823	6,614
Avg net price	$13,624	$18,745
Median earnings (10 yr)William Paterson University of New Jersey reports higher median earnings	$47,866	$57,780
Graduation rate	45%	44%
Median debt	$24,250	$22,334
Economic mobility	—	2.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is SUNY College at Potsdam or William Paterson University of New Jersey harder to get into?

SUNY College at Potsdam is more selective: SUNY College at Potsdam's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and William Paterson University of New Jersey's is approximately 90% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for SUNY College at Potsdam vs William Paterson University of New Jersey?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at SUNY College at Potsdam and — at William Paterson University of New Jersey. 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.