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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | UH | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,880 | 46,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #468 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,660 | $21,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,182 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,165 | $13,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,747 | $11,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 74% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,740 | 30,327 | ||
| Admitted | 21,477 | 21,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $204 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | UH | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | UH | ||
| 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
- University of Houston is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 16,880 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or UH?
- University of Houston is 22.8% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than University of Houston ($25,660.00 vs. $21,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than University at Albany- SUNY ($13,738 vs. $19,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 49.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($10,830 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than University of Houston (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 18.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($11,551 vs. $9,747)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 63 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming UH students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman UH students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than UH (69.5%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or UH? 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 UH and University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than University of Houston (64% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $3,200 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $55,800)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $1,315 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,065)
- UH graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($204 vs. $217)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/