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Overview |
Purchase College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,229 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purchase.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purchase College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $47,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $47,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $17,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,651 | $37,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,627 | $29,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Purchase College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,221 | 5,697 | ||
| Admitted | 5,259 | 3,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1160/1295 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purchase College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purchase College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Purchase College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Purchase College | Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (3,229 students vs. 2,836 students)
Purchase College vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purchase College or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 567.3% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($47,180.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.9% higher at Salve Regina University than SUNY at Purchase College ($47,180.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Salve Regina University ($18,651 vs. $37,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 13.6% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($15,400 vs. $17,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than SUNY at Purchase College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 209.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($29,790 vs. $9,627)
Purchase College vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purchase College or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Purchase College .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Salve Regina University (69.9%)
Purchase College vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purchase College or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Purchase College.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (73% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/