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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | F&M | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,880 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,660 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,182 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,165 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,747 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 68% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,740 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 21,477 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1298/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $227 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 59% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 1,911 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 864.4% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.7% higher at F&M than SUNY at Albany ($68,180.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than F&M ($19,165 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 3.9% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($15,568 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Franklin and Marshall College (93% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 369.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($45,764 vs. $9,747)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or University at Albany- SUNY .
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than F&M (31.8%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or F&M? 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 F&M and University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than SUNY at Albany (85% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $6,100 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $935 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($21,065 vs. $22,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($217 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/