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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | WVU | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,658 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,598 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,714 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,485 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,976 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 17,639 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $248 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 57% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 16,658 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 32.4% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at WVU than SUNY at Albany ($26,568.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than University at Albany- SUNY ($12,202 vs. $17,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 34.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($11,618 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than West Virginia University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 1.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($11,685 vs. $11,485)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 13 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or WVU? 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 WVU and University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than West Virginia University (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $5,200 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $50,600)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $2,936 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($21,065 vs. $24,001)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($217 vs. $248)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/