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UB UMBC Binghamton University Maryland State University of New York at New Paltz Salisbury SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Oswego SUNY Stony Brook SUNY Cortland WCU SUNY at Geneseo| Towson University | SUNY at Albany | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 16,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $25,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $16,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $19,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $9,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 93% |
Admission |
TU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 30,740 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 21,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1120/1320 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $217 |
Diversity |
TU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
TU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 4% | ||
Campus |
TU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 16,880 students)
TU vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Towson University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($7,382.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than Towson University ($25,660.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than University at Albany- SUNY ($15,064 vs. $19,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 3.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($15,644 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Towson University (93% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 18.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($11,565 vs. $9,747)
TU vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or TU .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 10 points higher than at TU (1081)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
TU vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 at Albany- SUNY and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is the same as at SUNY at Albany (64% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $2,300 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $3,315 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,065)
- TU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($183 vs. $217)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/