SUNY at Purchase College and Skidmore College are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Purchase College is a four-year, public school located in Purchase, NY and Skidmore is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Saratoga Springs, NY.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| SUNY at Purchase College | vs. | Skidmore College |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase, New York | Location | Saratoga Springs, New York |
| Four-year, Public | School Type | four-year, Private (not-for-profit) |
| Master's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
In-State$9,016
Out-Of-State$19,266 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | $67,140 |
| 67% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 57% |
| $10,488 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $52,323 |
| 74.05 % | Acceptance Rates | 21.05 % |
| 12.91 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 26.61 % |
| 1,300 | SAT Score | 1,390 |
| 29 | ACT Score | 32 |
| 63 % | Graduation Rate | 83 % |
| 23 % | Transfer-out Rate | 13 % |
| 80 % | Retention Rate | 90 % |
| 3,333 | Student Population | 2,704 |
| 182 | Number of Faculties | 307 |
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad | Special Learning Opportunities | Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |