College comparison

University at Albany vs University of Alabama in Huntsville

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 in Huntsville Huntsville, AL
Acceptance rateUniversity of Alabama in Huntsville is more selective	69%	69%
SAT (25–75)	—	1210–1410
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	12,564	6,591
Avg net price	$17,167	$18,796
Median earnings (10 yr)University at Albany reports higher median earnings	$67,979	$61,767
Graduation rate	61%	64%
Median debt	$19,500	$20,705
Economic mobility	—	2.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

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

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University at Albany and 1210–1410 at University of Alabama in Huntsville. 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.