Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Wisconsin-Parkside's yield is 13 pts higher than SUNY at Purchase's
Yield rate - 2
SUNY at Purchase admits 74% vs. 75% at U. Wisconsin-Parkside
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- SUNY at PurchaseSelective
- U. Wisconsin-ParksideAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- SUNY at PurchaseTest-optional
- U. Wisconsin-ParksideTest-optional
How they read a record
SUNY at Purchase
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
U. Wisconsin-Parkside
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are important. 19% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | SUNY at Purchase | U. Wisconsin-Parkside |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Very important |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;University of Wisconsin-Parkside Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicantsAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why

