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Overview |
UNLV | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,660 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unlv.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNLV | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,159 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,701 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,512 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,159 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,346 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
UNLV | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,275 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 11,325 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNLV | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNLV | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,018 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $217 |
Diversity |
UNLV | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UNLV | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UNLV | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (30,660 students vs. 16,658 students)
UNLV vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNLV or University at Albany- SUNY?
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is 15.4% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($8,159.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than University of Nevada Las Vegas ($24,910.00 vs. $24,701.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than University at Albany- SUNY ($13,159 vs. $17,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Las Vegas are 35.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($11,512 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than University of Nevada Las Vegas (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 81% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($11,485 vs. $6,346)
UNLV vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNLV 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 UNLV .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 84 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNLV (22)
- Accepted freshman UNLV students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
UNLV vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNLV 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 UNLV.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $8,200 more per year than UNLV graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $47,600)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $2,047 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($19,018 vs. $21,065)
- UNLV graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($196 vs. $217)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/