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UB Binghamton University State University of New York at New Paltz SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Oswego Penn State Altoona SUNY Stony Brook SUNY Cortland SUNY at Geneseo Syracuse Baruch City College of New York| SUNY at Albany | Penn State Berks | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,658 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,598 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,714 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,485 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 66% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,976 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 17,639 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 11.6% | ||
| 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 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $277 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 2,077 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks is 117.7% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Penn State Berks than SUNY at Albany ($25,854.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Penn State Berks ($17,714 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 8.8% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($14,334 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Penn State Berks (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 34.7% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($11,485 vs. $8,528)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 113 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Penn State Berks (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $500 more per year than Penn State Berks graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $55,300)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,753 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($21,065 vs. $26,818)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($217 vs. $277)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/