College comparison

University at Albany vs University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

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 Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO
Acceptance rateUniversity at Albany is more selective	69%	75%
SAT (25–75)	—	980–1220
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	12,564	10,519
Avg net price	$17,167	$11,900
Median earnings (10 yr)University at Albany reports higher median earnings	$67,979	$64,270
Graduation rate	61%	46%
Median debt	$19,500	$20,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University at Albany or University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus harder to get into?

University at Albany is more selective: University at Albany's acceptance rate is approximately 69% and University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus's is approximately 75% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University at Albany vs University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University at Albany and 980–1220 at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. 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.