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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,880 | 5,610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $52,598 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,660 | $52,598 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,182 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,165 | $30,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,747 | $37,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,740 | 7,167 | ||
| Admitted | 21,477 | 6,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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 Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 5,610 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 644% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than SUNY at Albany ($52,598.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Widener University-Main Campus ($19,165 vs. $30,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 4.2% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($15,530 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than SUNY at Albany (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 284.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($37,458 vs. $9,747)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 59 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Widener University Main Campus (64% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $3,700 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($21,065 vs. $27,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus 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/