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Overview |
Brooklyn College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,195 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #321 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,972 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,411 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,890 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 15,758 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1180 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $217 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Brooklyn College based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 14,195 students)
Brooklyn College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or University at Albany- SUNY?
- SUNY at Albany is 2% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.4% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than CUNY Brooklyn College ($24,910.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than University at Albany- SUNY ($5,972 vs. $17,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 14.9% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($15,598 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than SUNY at Albany (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 22% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($11,485 vs. $9,411)
Brooklyn College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College 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 Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 24 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Accepted freshman Brooklyn College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Brooklyn College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College 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 Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (64% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $7,900 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $10,683 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($10,382 vs. $21,065)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($107 vs. $217)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/