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State University of New York at New Paltz University at Albany- SUNY Pace University-New York SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Oswego WVU Binghamton University SUNY Stony Brook Queens College Iona College UB Hunter| SUNY at Purchase College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purchase College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,182 | 363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purchase.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purchase College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,948 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,434 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,312 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 85% |
Admission |
Purchase College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,747 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 4,292 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 29/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Purchase College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purchase College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $277 |
Diversity |
Purchase College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Purchase College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Purchase College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (3,182 students vs. 363 students)
Purchase College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purchase College or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Penn State Greater Allegheny is 95.5% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Penn State Greater Allegheny than SUNY at Purchase College ($23,086.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($19,434 vs. $19,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 22% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($12,254 vs. $14,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Greater Allegheny than SUNY at Purchase College (85% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Purchase College students is 0.4% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($10,312 vs. $10,269)
Purchase College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purchase College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Purchase College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Purchase College (1082) is 139 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Purchase College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
Purchase College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purchase College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and Purchase College.
- The graduation rate at Purchase College is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $15,100 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $4,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,818)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/