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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,658 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,598 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,714 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,485 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,976 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 17,639 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1050/1275 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $278 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 1,328 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg is 93.2% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg than SUNY at Albany ($25,534.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg ($17,714 vs. $18,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 32% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($11,820 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than SUNY at Albany (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 9.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($11,485 vs. $10,466)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 60 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (1031)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg and University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $2,200 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,844 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($21,065 vs. $26,909)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($217 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/