College comparison

SUNY at Purchase College vs SUNY College at Potsdam

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	SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY	SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY
Acceptance rateSUNY at Purchase College is more selective	74%	78%
SAT (25–75)	1185–1380	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,197	1,823
Avg net price	$18,913	$13,624
Median earnings (10 yr)SUNY College at Potsdam reports higher median earnings	$45,092	$47,866
Graduation rate	63%	45%
Median debt	$21,067	$24,250
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is SUNY at Purchase College or SUNY College at Potsdam harder to get into?

SUNY at Purchase College is more selective: SUNY at Purchase College's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and SUNY College at Potsdam's is approximately 78% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for SUNY at Purchase College vs SUNY College at Potsdam?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1185–1380 at SUNY at Purchase College and — at SUNY College at Potsdam. 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.