College comparison

Northern Essex Community College 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	N Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, MA	SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY
Acceptance rate	—	74%
SAT (25–75)	—	1185–1380
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,685	3,197
Avg net price	$6,046	$18,913
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Haverhill, MA	Purchase, NY

Quick answers

Is Northern Essex Community College or SUNY at Purchase College 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 Northern Essex Community College vs SUNY at Purchase College?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Northern Essex Community College 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.