College comparison

SUNY at Purchase College vs Vermont State University

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	Vermont State University Randolph, VT
Acceptance rateSUNY at Purchase College is more selective	74%	82%
SAT (25–75)	1185–1380	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,197	3,590
Avg net price	$18,913	$18,212
Median earnings (10 yr)Vermont State University reports higher median earnings	$45,092	$50,331
Graduation rate	63%	47%
Median debt	$21,067	$15,000
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is SUNY at Purchase College or Vermont State University harder to get into?

SUNY at Purchase College is more selective: SUNY at Purchase College's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and Vermont State University's is approximately 82% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for SUNY at Purchase College vs Vermont State University?

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