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Fort Valley State University Savannah State University VSU TU Alabama State University of West Georgia UMES AAMU CAU Clayton State University GS Columbus State| Albany State University | University of Baltimore | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Albany State University | UB | ||
| Location | Albany, GA | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,334 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1025 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asurams.edu | ubalt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albany State University | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $7,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $20,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,232 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,672 | $18,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,026 | $7,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Albany State University | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 150 | ||
| Admitted | - | 134 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 740/900 | 920/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Albany State University | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albany State University | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $60,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $222 |
Diversity |
Albany State University | UB | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Albany State University | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Albany State University | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albany State University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (6,334 students vs. 3,288 students)
Albany State University vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albany State University or UB?
- University of Baltimore is 79.5% more expensive to attend than Albany State University for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at UB than Albany State University ($20,746.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albany State University than UB ($14,672 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albany State University are 89.1% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($10,232 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albany State University than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albany State University students is 46.2% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($11,026 vs. $7,544)
Which college is harder to get into, Albany State University or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Albany State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 89 points higher than at Albany State University (883)
- Incoming UB students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Albany State University (18)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (2.89) than students at Albany State University (2.77)
Albany State University vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albany State University or UB? 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 UB and Albany State University.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $25,800 more per year than Albany State University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $34,800)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $11,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Albany State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $33,250)
- UB graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Albany State University graduates. ($222 vs. $343)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albany State University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/