College comparison

SUNY at Purchase College vs University of Connecticut-Stamford

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	University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT
Acceptance rateSUNY at Purchase College is more selective	74%	83%
SAT (25–75)	1185–1380	930–1260
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,197	2,432
Avg net price	$18,913	$16,798
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Purchase, NY	Stamford, CT

Quick answers

Is SUNY at Purchase College or University of Connecticut-Stamford harder to get into?

SUNY at Purchase College is more selective: SUNY at Purchase College's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and University of Connecticut-Stamford's is approximately 83% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for SUNY at Purchase College vs University of Connecticut-Stamford?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1185–1380 at SUNY at Purchase College and 930–1260 at University of Connecticut-Stamford. 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.