| Purchase College vs. UB |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#171 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #58 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #130 in National Universities #24 in New York Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,953 New York Residents $18,863 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,782 New York Residents $30,572 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,193 New York Residents $24,983 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,388 New York Residents $27,338 Out-of-State |
| More$10,822 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,020 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,260 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,280 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier74.68% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter67.71% |
| Lower16.01% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.12% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,182 | Total Enrollment | Larger32,099 |
| Smaller3,107 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,761 |
| Smaller75 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,338 |
| Smaller60 | Online Student Population | Larger2,183 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower66% | Graduate Rate | Higher73% |
| Higher22% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower17% |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,700) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,737) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,740) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,080) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 434 | Number of faculties | 2,315 |
| Lower$69,132 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$100,672 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.