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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington 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	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington New Kensington, PA	SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY
Acceptance rateSUNY at Purchase College is more selective	95%	74%
SAT (25–75)	1110–1265	1185–1380
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	416	3,197
Avg net price	$18,305	$18,913
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	New Kensington, PA	Purchase, NY

Quick answers

Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington or SUNY at Purchase College harder to get into?

SUNY at Purchase College is more selective: Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington's acceptance rate is approximately 95% and SUNY at Purchase College's is approximately 74% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington vs SUNY at Purchase College?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1110–1265 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington 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.