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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 Cornell UB Binghamton University SUNY Stony Brook RPI UVM Queens College| SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | SUNY at Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,976 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,713 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 73% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,466 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1190/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $232 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 14% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (3,182 students vs. 1,976 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or Purchase College?
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and Purchase College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at SUNY-ESF than SUNY at Purchase College ($18,720.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than SUNY-ESF ($19,434 vs. $20,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 15.7% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($14,948 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than SUNY at Purchase College (89% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Purchase College students is 18.4% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($10,312 vs. $8,713)
SUNY-ESF vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or SUNY-ESF .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 133 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Purchase College (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
SUNY-ESF vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF or Purchase College? 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 Purchase College and SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (66% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry earn on average $6,000 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Purchase College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,500)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Purchase College graduates. ($204 vs. $232)
- More SUNY-ESF 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/