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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | West Point | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,880 | 4,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,660 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,182 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,165 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,747 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,740 | 11,430 | ||
| Admitted | 21,477 | 1,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 14% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1200/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | N/A |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 92% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 West Point based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 4,508 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or West Point?
- SUNY at Albany is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than United States Military Academy ($25,660.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than United States Military Academy (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($9,747 vs. $0)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or University at Albany- SUNY .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than West Point (14%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or West Point? 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 West Point and University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than SUNY at Albany (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/