College comparison

University at Albany vs University of Alabama at Birmingham

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	University at Albany Albany, NY	University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
Acceptance rateUniversity at Albany is more selective	69%	88%
SAT (25–75)	—	1210–1450
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	12,564	11,635
Avg net price	$17,167	$18,749
Median earnings (10 yr)University at Albany reports higher median earnings	$67,979	$54,501
Graduation rate	61%	64%
Median debt	$19,500	$22,300
Economic mobility	—	1.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University at Albany or University of Alabama at Birmingham harder to get into?

University at Albany is more selective: University at Albany's acceptance rate is approximately 69% and University of Alabama at Birmingham's is approximately 88% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University at Albany vs University of Alabama at Birmingham?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University at Albany and 1210–1450 at University of Alabama at Birmingham. 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.