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Overview |
EC | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 3,229 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $18,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $9,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
EC | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 7,221 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 5,259 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 1178/1363 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EC | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
EC | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
EC | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 21% | ||
Campus |
EC | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (3,229 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Purchase College?
- Elmira College is 411.3% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.9% higher at EC than SUNY at Purchase College ($36,152.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than EC ($18,651 vs. $24,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 10.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($13,990 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than SUNY at Purchase College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 174.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($26,386 vs. $9,627)
EC vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or EC .
- Accepted freshman Purchase College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Purchase College (72.8%)
EC vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC or Purchase College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Purchase College and EC.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/