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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | UB | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,880 | 31,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,660 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,182 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,165 | $20,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,747 | $9,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 74% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,740 | 38,210 | ||
| Admitted | 21,477 | 26,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $201 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | UB | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | UB | ||
| 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
- University at Buffalo is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (31,889 students vs. 16,880 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or UB?
- SUNY at Albany and UB cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at UB than SUNY at Albany ($26,860.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than UB ($19,165 vs. $20,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 3.5% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($16,182 vs. $16,754)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than University at Buffalo (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University at Buffalo students is 2.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($9,996 vs. $9,747)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 82 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming UB students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than UB (69.3%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or UB? 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 UB and University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than SUNY at Albany (71% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $2,600 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $55,800)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $1,565 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,065)
- UB graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($201 vs. $217)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/