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Overview |
Purchase College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,229 | 1,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #650 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purchase.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purchase College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $12,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,651 | $17,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,627 | $11,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
Purchase College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,221 | 2,936 | ||
| Admitted | 5,259 | 2,875 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1075/1275 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purchase College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $278 |
Diversity |
Purchase College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Purchase College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Purchase College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (3,229 students vs. 1,326 students)
Purchase College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purchase College or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg is 93.2% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg than SUNY at Purchase College ($25,534.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Purchase College ($17,196 vs. $18,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 23.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($12,490 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than SUNY at Purchase College (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students is 18.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($11,412 vs. $9,627)
Purchase College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purchase College or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Purchase College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Purchase College (1082) is 51 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (1031)
- Incoming Purchase College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Purchase College (72.8%)
Purchase College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purchase College or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Purchase College.
- The graduation rate at Purchase College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $17,800 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $4,409 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,909)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($232 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/