| ESF vs. Purchase College |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#195 in National Universities #35 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #171 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #58 in New York Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,303 New York Residents $22,263 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,016 New York Residents $19,266 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,224 New York Residents $28,604 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,256 New York Residents $25,506 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,192 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,492 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter63.28% | Acceptance Rate | Easier74.05% |
| Favorable17.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.91% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 | ||
| Smaller2,757 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,333 |
| Smaller2,381 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,257 |
| Larger376 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller76 |
| Larger65 | Online Student Population | Smaller29 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher66% | Graduate Rate | Lower63% |
| Higher26% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower23% |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 620) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,700) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,050) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,740) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 184 | Number of faculty | 434 |
| Higher$88,850 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,709 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.