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UB U of A Binghamton University State University of New York at New Paltz UC Riverside SUNY College at Oneonta San Diego State CU Boulder SUNY College at Oswego UCI ISU GCU| Arizona State University | SUNY at Albany | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 80,065 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,978 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,952 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,718 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,808 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,381 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
ASU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,789 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 61,739 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ASU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $217 |
Diversity |
ASU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
ASU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 4% | ||
Campus |
ASU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 16,658 students)
ASU vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Arizona State University is 55.3% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($10,978.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at ASU than SUNY at Albany ($29,952.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than University at Albany- SUNY ($14,808 vs. $17,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arizona State University are 6% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($14,718 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Arizona State University (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 7.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($12,381 vs. $11,485)
ASU vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Arizona State University (1158) is 67 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming ASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
ASU vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or University at Albany- SUNY? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University at Albany- SUNY and ASU.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Arizona State University (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $3,200 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $52,600)
- Arizona State University students graduate with a $787 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($20,278 vs. $21,065)
- ASU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($209 vs. $217)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/