College comparison

SUNY at Purchase College vs University of North Alabama

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 North Alabama Florence, AL
Acceptance rateSUNY at Purchase College is more selective	74%	87%
SAT (25–75)	1185–1380	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,197	5,811
Avg net price	$18,913	$12,170
Median earnings (10 yr)University of North Alabama reports higher median earnings	$45,092	$45,415
Graduation rate	63%	55%
Median debt	$21,067	$22,077
Economic mobility	—	1.5%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is SUNY at Purchase College or University of North Alabama harder to get into?

SUNY at Purchase College is more selective: SUNY at Purchase College's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and University of North Alabama's is approximately 87% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for SUNY at Purchase College vs University of North Alabama?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1185–1380 at SUNY at Purchase College and — at University of North Alabama. 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.