College comparison

SUNY at Purchase College vs Western Oregon 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	Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR
Acceptance rateSUNY at Purchase College is more selective	74%	98%
SAT (25–75)	1185–1380	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,197	3,103
Avg net price	$18,913	$17,237
Median earnings (10 yr)Western Oregon University reports higher median earnings	$45,092	$51,815
Graduation rate	63%	47%
Median debt	$21,067	$20,609
Economic mobility	—	1.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is SUNY at Purchase College or Western Oregon University harder to get into?

SUNY at Purchase College is more selective: SUNY at Purchase College's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and Western Oregon University's is approximately 98% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for SUNY at Purchase College vs Western Oregon University?

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