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Overview |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Pomona, CA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,503 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #550 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csupomona.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,480 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,040 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 95% |
Admission |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,079 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 27,179 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $217 |
Diversity |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 4% | ||
Campus |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (27,503 students vs. 16,658 students)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or University at Albany- SUNY?
- SUNY at Albany is 23.1% more expensive to attend than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($24,910.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State Polytechnic University Pomona than University at Albany- SUNY ($12,480 vs. $17,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 4.7% lower than costs at California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($15,598 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (95% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 27% larger than aid received California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($11,485 vs. $9,040)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 25 points higher than at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (1066)
- Incoming California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (55.4%)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (64% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $400 more per year than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $55,400)
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona students graduate with a $2,065 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,065)
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($196 vs. $217)
- More California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/