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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,880 | 4,651 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,660 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,182 | $15,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,165 | $22,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,747 | $8,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 54% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,740 | 10,296 | ||
| Admitted | 21,477 | 9,924 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 4,651 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 1.8% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than SUNY at Albany ($26,112.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Penn State Harrisburg ($19,165 vs. $22,406)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 2% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($15,870 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Penn State Harrisburg (93% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 15.7% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($9,747 vs. $8,421)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 48 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $500 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($21,065 vs. $26,818)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($217 vs. $277)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg 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/