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Howard Community College vs State University of New York at New Paltz

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	H Howard Community College Columbia, MD	State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY
Acceptance rate	—	62%
SAT (25–75)	—	1170–1340
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	6,649	6,086
Avg net price	$11,133	$18,809
Median earnings (10 yr)State University of New York at New Paltz reports higher median earnings	$49,020	$58,073
Graduation rate	—	72%
Median debt	$10,500	$18,750
Economic mobility	1.3%	3.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
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Quick answers

Is Howard Community College or State University of New York at New Paltz harder to get into?

Acceptance-rate data for one or both schools is incomplete, so a direct selectivity comparison isn't available yet.

What SAT score do you need for Howard Community College vs State University of New York at New Paltz?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Howard Community College and 1170–1340 at State University of New York at New Paltz. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.