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UB JMU Mason Binghamton University State University of New York at New Paltz SUNY College at Oneonta Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion SUNY College at Oswego CNU SUNY Stony Brook| SUNY at Albany | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | VCU | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,658 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,598 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,714 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,485 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 83% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,976 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 17,639 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $240 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 16,658 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 76.2% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at VCU than SUNY at Albany ($33,726.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than VCU ($17,714 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 27% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($12,279 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Virginia Commonwealth University (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 9.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($12,583 vs. $11,485)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 6 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or VCU? 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 VCU and University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $8,300 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $47,500)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $2,185 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($21,065 vs. $23,250)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($217 vs. $240)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/