SUNY at Purchase College vs State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Purchase, NY · Plattsburgh, NY · Source: IPEDS federal database

	SUNY at Purchase College	State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Acceptance Rate	74.0%	78.4%
In-State Tuition	$8,953	$9,035
Out-of-State Tuition	$19,203	$18,945
Average Net Price	$18,211	$15,412
Graduation Rate	63.0%	59.0%
Total Enrollment	3,333	4,540
Student-Faculty Ratio	12	15

GradFax Analysis

SUNY at Purchase College accepts 74.0% of applicants. State University of New York at Plattsburgh accepts 78.4%. Tuition is close: $8,953 at SUNY at Purchase College, $9,035 at State University of New York at Plattsburgh. SUNY at Purchase College graduates 63% of students in 6 years. State University of New York at Plattsburgh graduates 59%.

Bottom Line

Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.

Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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Common Questions

Which is harder to get into, SUNY at Purchase College or State University of New York at Plattsburgh?▼

SUNY at Purchase College. It accepts 74.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.

Source: IPEDS

Is SUNY at Purchase College or State University of New York at Plattsburgh more affordable?▼

State University of New York at Plattsburgh, on average. After aid, students pay $15,412/year versus $18,211/year. Your number depends on your aid package.

Source: IPEDS

Which has a better graduation rate?▼

SUNY at Purchase College: 63% of students finish in 6 years. State University of New York at Plattsburgh is at 59%.

Source: IPEDS

Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.