College comparison

Michigan State 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	Michigan State East Lansing, MI	University at Albany Albany, NY
Acceptance rateUniversity at Albany is more selective	85%	69%
SAT (25–75)	1180–1360	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	40,922	12,564
Avg net price	$19,680	$17,167
Median earnings (10 yr)University at Albany reports higher median earnings	$67,253	$67,979
Graduation rate	81%	61%
Median debt	$23,250	$19,500
Economic mobility	1.4%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Michigan State University or University at Albany harder to get into?

University at Albany is more selective: Michigan State University's acceptance rate is approximately 85% and University at Albany's is approximately 69% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1180–1360 at Michigan State 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.