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Overview |
Purchase College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,182 | 768 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purchase.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purchase College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,948 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,434 | $9,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,312 | $11,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 84% |
Admission |
Purchase College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,747 | 1,678 | ||
| Admitted | 4,292 | 1,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 29/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 990/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purchase College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purchase College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
Purchase College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Purchase College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Purchase College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus based on total student enrollment (3,182 students vs. 768 students)
Purchase College vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purchase College or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus is 121.7% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.8% higher at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus than SUNY at Purchase College ($38,340.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than Purchase College ($9,990 vs. $19,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 2.9% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($14,948 vs. $15,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than SUNY at Purchase College (84% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Tri Campus students is 9.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($11,254 vs. $10,312)
Purchase College vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purchase College or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus or Purchase College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Purchase College (1082) is 94 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (988)
- Incoming Purchase College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (20)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
Purchase College vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purchase College or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? 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 University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus and Purchase College.
- The graduation rate at Purchase College is higher than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Tri Campus earn on average $21,800 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $40,200)
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Purchase College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Purchase College graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/