College comparison

Emporia State University 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	Emporia State University Emporia, KS	SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY
Acceptance rateSUNY at Purchase College is more selective	98%	74%
SAT (25–75)	—	1185–1380
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,239	3,197
Avg net price	$16,261	$18,913
Median earnings (10 yr)Emporia State University reports higher median earnings	$47,601	$45,092
Graduation rate	56%	63%
Median debt	$19,500	$21,067
Economic mobility	0.7%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

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

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Emporia State University 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.