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Overview |
UD | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 16,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $25,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $16,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $19,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $9,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 93% |
Admission |
UD | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 30,740 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 21,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UD | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $217 |
Diversity |
UD | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UD | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UD | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 16,880 students)
UD vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or University at Albany- SUNY?
- University of Delaware is 98.6% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($14,040.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at UD than SUNY at Albany ($37,680.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than University at Albany- SUNY ($17,716 vs. $19,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 9.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($14,838 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than University of Delaware (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 33.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($12,996 vs. $9,747)
UD vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD 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 UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 107 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming UD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than SUNY at Albany (78% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $5,500 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $3,138 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($21,065 vs. $24,203)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($217 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/