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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | ASU | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,658 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,598 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,714 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,485 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 47% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,976 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 17,639 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $211 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | ASU | ||
| 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
- Appalachian State University is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 16,658 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or ASU?
- SUNY at Albany is 66.7% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than Appalachian State University ($24,910.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than University at Albany- SUNY ($13,084 vs. $17,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 34.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($11,582 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Appalachian State University (95% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 54.3% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($11,485 vs. $7,443)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 66 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 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or ASU? 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 ASU and University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than SUNY at Albany (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $14,200 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $565 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,065)
- ASU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($211 vs. $217)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/