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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,880 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #423 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,660 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,182 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,165 | $15,830 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,747 | $9,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,740 | 5,941 | ||
| Admitted | 21,477 | 4,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1060/1290 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $258 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 3,220 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or SUNY at Fredonia?
- SUNY at Albany and SUNY at Fredonia cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than SUNY at Fredonia ($25,660.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than University at Albany- SUNY ($15,830 vs. $19,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Fredonia are 9.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($14,830 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Fredonia than SUNY at Albany (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 3.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($9,747 vs. $9,404)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 41 points higher than at SUNY at Fredonia (1050)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at SUNY at Fredonia (24)
- Accepted freshman University at Albany- SUNY students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $13,500 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $3,935 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($21,065 vs. $25,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/