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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,658 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,598 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,714 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,485 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,976 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 17,639 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1100/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $268 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 34% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 2,991 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 481.3% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at DeSales University than SUNY at Albany ($41,100.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than DeSales University ($17,714 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 15.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($13,500 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than SUNY at Albany (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 142.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($27,824 vs. $11,485)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 37 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than SUNY at Albany (69% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $4,700 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $4,935 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($21,065 vs. $26,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/