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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,880 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,660 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,182 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,165 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,747 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,740 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 21,477 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $129 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 8,315 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 528% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Jefferson than SUNY at Albany ($44,400.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Jefferson ($19,165 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 6.6% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($16,182 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than SUNY at Albany (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 239.2% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($33,063 vs. $9,747)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or University at Albany- SUNY .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and University at Albany- SUNY.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $67,100 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $55,800)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $8,565 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($12,500 vs. $21,065)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($129 vs. $217)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/