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Overview |
Purchase College | F&M | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,229 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purchase.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purchase College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,651 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,627 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 68% |
Admission |
Purchase College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,221 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 5,259 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Purchase College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purchase College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $227 |
Diversity |
Purchase College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Purchase College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Purchase College | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (3,229 students vs. 1,911 students)
Purchase College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purchase College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 864.4% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 301.5% higher at F&M than SUNY at Purchase College ($68,180.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than F&M ($18,651 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 1.1% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($15,400 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Purchase College than Franklin and Marshall College (72% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 375.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($45,764 vs. $9,627)
Purchase College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purchase College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Purchase College .
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than F&M (31.8%)
Purchase College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purchase College or F&M? 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 F&M and Purchase College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (85% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $21,700 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $40,200)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Purchase College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,500)
- F&M graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Purchase College graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/