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UB Binghamton University State University of New York at New Paltz Case Western SUNY College at Oneonta RPI Colgate SUNY College at Oswego BU Vassar SUNY Stony Brook SUNY Cortland| University of Rochester | SUNY at Albany | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of R | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 95% |
Admission |
U of R | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $217 |
Diversity |
U of R | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
U of R | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 4% | ||
Campus |
U of R | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 12,197 students)
U of R vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or University at Albany- SUNY?
- University of Rochester is 756.4% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.1% higher at U of R than SUNY at Albany ($60,550.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than U of R ($17,714 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 16.9% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($15,598 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than University of Rochester (95% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 245.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($39,715 vs. $11,485)
U of R vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R 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 U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than SUNY at Albany (83% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $15,200 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $3,435 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($21,065 vs. $24,500)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($217 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/