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UConn Pace University-New York State University of New York at New Paltz Gannon University Rowan University New York Institute of Technology UHart Quinnipiac University at Albany- SUNY SCSU SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Oswego| University of New Haven | SUNY at Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH | Purchase College | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
UNH | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 29/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 |
UNH | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
UNH | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
UNH | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UNH | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Haven is larger than than Purchase College based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 3,182 students)
UNH vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Purchase College?
- University of New Haven is 502.7% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.9% higher at UNH than SUNY at Purchase College ($42,610.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than UNH ($19,434 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 24.5% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($14,948 vs. $18,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than SUNY at Purchase College (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 167.2% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($27,556 vs. $10,312)
UNH vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or UNH .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Purchase College (1082) is 16 points higher than at UNH (1066)
- Incoming Purchase College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNH (24)
- Accepted freshman UNH students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
UNH vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at Purchase College is higher than University of New Haven (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $12,100 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/