College comparison

DePaul University vs University at Albany

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	DePaul University Chicago, IL	University at Albany Albany, NY
Acceptance rateUniversity at Albany is more selective	76%	69%
SAT (25–75)	1140–1330	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	14,090	12,564
Avg net price	$30,902	$17,167
Median earnings (10 yr)DePaul University reports higher median earnings	$68,751	$67,979
Graduation rate	68%	61%
Median debt	$23,168	$19,500
Economic mobility	2.9%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is DePaul University or University at Albany harder to get into?

University at Albany is more selective: DePaul University's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and University at Albany's is approximately 69% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for DePaul University vs University at Albany?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1140–1330 at DePaul University and — at University at Albany. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.