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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | Utica College | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,658 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,598 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,714 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,485 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,976 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 17,639 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $248 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 3,861 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or Utica College?
- Utica College is 228.3% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than Utica College ($24,910.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Utica College ($17,714 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 23.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($12,667 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than SUNY at Albany (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 21.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($13,939 vs. $11,485)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or University at Albany- SUNY .
- Accepted freshman University at Albany- SUNY students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or Utica College? 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 Utica College and University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Utica College (64% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $9,500 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $46,300)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $2,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($21,065 vs. $24,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($217 vs. $248)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/