Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
ISU UB Binghamton University IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska State University of New York at New Paltz UNI SUNY College at Oneonta Wisconsin SUNY College at Oswego| University of Iowa | SUNY at Albany | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Iowa | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | albany.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Iowa | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $7,070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 95% |
Admission |
Iowa | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Iowa | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $217 |
Diversity |
Iowa | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Iowa | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 54% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | 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
- University of Iowa is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 16,658 students)
Iowa vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or University at Albany- SUNY?
- University of Iowa is 23.2% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($8,711.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Iowa than SUNY at Albany ($30,674.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Iowa ($17,714 vs. $19,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 35.9% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($11,476 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than University of Iowa (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 15.3% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($11,485 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa 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 Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 73 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
Iowa vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than SUNY at Albany (71% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $4,000 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa graduates. ($21,065 vs. $21,616)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa graduates. ($217 vs. $223)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/