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Overview |
Purchase College | UWB | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,182 | 5,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purchase.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purchase College | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,948 | $15,282 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,434 | $9,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,312 | $15,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 45% |
Admission |
Purchase College | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,747 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 4,292 | 3,996 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 29/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1210/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Purchase College | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purchase College | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $155 |
Diversity |
Purchase College | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Purchase College | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Purchase College | UWB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Bothell Campus is larger than than Purchase College based on total student enrollment (5,735 students vs. 3,182 students)
Purchase College vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purchase College or UWB?
- University of Washington Bothell Campus is 58.3% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.7% higher at UWB than SUNY at Purchase College ($39,687.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than Purchase College ($9,357 vs. $19,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 2.2% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($14,948 vs. $15,282)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Purchase College than University of Washington Bothell Campus (73% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Bothell Campus students is 50.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($15,474 vs. $10,312)
Purchase College vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purchase College or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or Purchase College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Purchase College (1082) is 45 points higher than at UWB (1037)
- Incoming Purchase College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UWB (22)
- Accepted freshman UWB students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- UWB has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
Purchase College vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purchase College or UWB? 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 UWB and Purchase College.
- Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn on average $25,600 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $40,200)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Purchase College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,500)
- UWB graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Purchase College graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More UWB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/