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Overview |
Purchase College | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,229 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purchase.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purchase College | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,651 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,627 | $28,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Purchase College | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,221 | 3,636 | ||
| Admitted | 5,259 | 2,857 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purchase College | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purchase College | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Purchase College | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Purchase College | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Purchase College | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (3,229 students vs. 2,919 students)
Purchase College vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purchase College or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 508.2% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.2% higher at DeSales University than SUNY at Purchase College ($43,000.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than DeSales University ($18,651 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 11.6% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($13,800 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than SUNY at Purchase College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 199% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($28,789 vs. $9,627)
Purchase College vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purchase College or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Purchase College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Purchase College (1082) is 28 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming Purchase College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Purchase College (72.8%)
Purchase College vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purchase College or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and Purchase College.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (69% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/