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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | OU | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,880 | 29,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #223 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $5,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,660 | $22,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,182 | $13,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,165 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,747 | $10,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,740 | 22,337 | ||
| Admitted | 21,477 | 17,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $206 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | OU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | OU | ||
| 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 Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (29,145 students vs. 16,880 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or OU?
- SUNY at Albany is 39.4% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($25,660.00 vs. $22,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than OU ($19,165 vs. $19,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are 21.6% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($13,310 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than SUNY at Albany (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 11.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($10,830 vs. $9,747)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 113 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming OU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or OU? 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 OU and University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than SUNY at Albany (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $3,500 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $55,800)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $1,065 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,065)
- OU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($206 vs. $217)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/