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Overview |
AU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 95% |
Admission |
AU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $217 |
Diversity |
AU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 4% | ||
Campus |
AU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 13,885 students)
AU vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or University at Albany- SUNY?
- American University is 650.6% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113% higher at AU than SUNY at Albany ($53,070.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than AU ($17,714 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 0.7% lower than costs at American University ($15,598 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than American University (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 136.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($27,138 vs. $11,485)
AU vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU 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 AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 161 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming AU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than SUNY at Albany (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $9,000 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $3,185 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($21,065 vs. $24,250)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($217 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/