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Overview |
Purchase College | NDSU | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,182 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purchase.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purchase College | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,948 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,434 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,312 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 77% |
Admission |
Purchase College | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,747 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 4,292 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 29/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 968/1216 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Purchase College | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purchase College | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $240 |
Diversity |
Purchase College | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Purchase College | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Purchase College | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Purchase College based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 3,182 students)
Purchase College vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purchase College or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Purchase College than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($16,980.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Purchase College ($15,962 vs. $19,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 60.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($9,300 vs. $14,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Dakota State University Main Campus than SUNY at Purchase College (77% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Purchase College students is 79.9% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($10,312 vs. $5,732)
Purchase College vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purchase College or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Purchase College .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 9 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Incoming Purchase College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
Purchase College vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purchase College or NDSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between NDSU and Purchase College.
- The graduation rate at Purchase College is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $13,400 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $800 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,300)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/