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Purchase, NY · Plattsburgh, NY
| SUNY at Purchase College | State University of New York at Plattsburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $18,913/yr | $17,156/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $11,835/yr | $9,400/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,067 | $21,196 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,230/yr | $12,121/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,658/yr | $17,076/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,886/yr | $17,655/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $25,428/yr | $24,611/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $223/mo | $225/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,436/yr | $17,300/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,850/yr | $17,300/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,240/yr | $930/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,450/yr | $2,732/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $29,043/yr | $28,244/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,953/yr | $9,035/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $19,203/yr | $18,945/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 36% | 41% |
| Students taking federal loans | 42% | 57% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 74% | 78% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1185–1380 | 1080–1250 |
| SAT average | 1312 | 1165 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 27–30 | 22–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 31–35 · Math 21–27 | English 20–28 · Math 16–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,221 | 8,410 |
| Students accepted | 5,259 | 6,323 |
| Students who enrolled | 777 | 789 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 10% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | 0% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Required | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 63% | 59% |
| Freshmen who come back | 80% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $45,092/yr | $56,403/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $18,464–$68,776 | $35,998–$76,683 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 69% | 66% |
| White students graduating | 65% | 62% |
| Black students graduating | 54% | 46% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 62% | 52% |
| Asian students graduating | 74% | 43% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $31,229/yr | $48,089/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 62% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 52% | 44% |
| Pell students who graduate | 57% | 50% |
| First-gen students who finish | 64% | 61% |
| Low-income students who finish | 66% | 61% |
| Students who transfer out | 23% | 28% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $40,518/yr | $51,739/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Visual & Performing Arts 53% · Communication & Journalism 12% · Psychology 8% | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Health Professions 13% · Education 8% |
| Most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 53% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 12% of degrees | Health Professions — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 5% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Sociology — $35,124/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $76,152/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 5.4% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,197 | 3,769 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 76 | 715 |
| Average professor pay | $8,079/mo | $8,116/mo |
| Full-time professors | 40% | 63% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $49,814 | $50,769 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Purchase, NY | Plattsburgh, NY |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1967 | 1889 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| Men | 42% | 40% |
| Women | 58% | 60% |
| White students | 47% | 63% |
| Black students | 12% | 12% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 29% | 14% |
| Asian students | 3.9% | 2.6% |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 2.7% |
| Other / not reported | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 24% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 5.9% | 10% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.2% | 13% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $19,625/yr | $14,050/yr |
| Endowment | $82.4M | $30.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,750 | 2,300 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,866/yr | $10,220/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,970/yr | $6,350/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 245 | 376 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $2.4M | $4.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.4M | $4.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $9,969 | $6,057 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.