| SUNY Albany vs. Purchase College |
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|---|---|---|
#264 in National Universities #51 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #171 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #58 in New York Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,601 New York Residents $30,991 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,016 New York Residents $19,266 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,808 New York Residents $27,468 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,256 New York Residents $25,506 Out-of-State |
| More$9,564 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,492 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter69.10% | Acceptance Rate | Easier74.05% |
| Lower12.62% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable12.91% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger17,560 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,333 |
| Larger12,666 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,257 |
| Larger4,894 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller76 |
| Larger1,941 | Online Student Population | Smaller29 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower61% | Graduate Rate | Higher63% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower23% |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,720) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,700) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,850) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,740) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 1,132 | Number of faculty | 434 |
| Higher$99,114 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,709 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.