College comparison

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts vs SUNY at Purchase College

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	Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA	SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY
Acceptance rateSUNY at Purchase College is more selective	90%	74%
SAT (25–75)	—	1185–1380
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	713	3,197
Avg net price	$16,068	$18,913
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	North Adams, MA	Purchase, NY

Quick answers

Is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts or SUNY at Purchase College harder to get into?

SUNY at Purchase College is more selective: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's acceptance rate is approximately 90% and SUNY at Purchase College's is approximately 74% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts vs SUNY at Purchase College?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and 1185–1380 at SUNY at Purchase College. 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.