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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,880 | 2,152 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $36,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,660 | $36,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,182 | $12,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,165 | $27,019 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,747 | $22,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,740 | 3,551 | ||
| Admitted | 21,477 | 2,726 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1090/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 2,152 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or Elizabethtown College?
- Elizabethtown College is 411.5% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($36,166.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at Elizabethtown College than SUNY at Albany ($36,166.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Elizabethtown College ($19,165 vs. $27,019)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 24.9% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($12,954 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than SUNY at Albany (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 128.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($22,312 vs. $9,747)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at Elizabethtown College (1125) is 34 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming Elizabethtown College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman Elizabethtown College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or Elizabethtown College? 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 Elizabethtown College and University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than SUNY at Albany (79% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $4,000 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $51,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($21,065 vs. $27,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/