College comparison

University at Albany vs UConn

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	UConn Storrs, CT
Acceptance rateUniversity of Connecticut is more selective	69%	52%
SAT (25–75)	—	1210–1440
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	12,564	19,835
Avg net price	$17,167	$25,097
Median earnings (10 yr)UConn reports higher median earnings	$67,979	$73,997
Graduation rate	61%	83%
Median debt	$19,500	$21,500
Economic mobility	—	1.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University at Albany or University of Connecticut harder to get into?

University of Connecticut is more selective: University at Albany's acceptance rate is approximately 69% and University of Connecticut's is approximately 52% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University at Albany and 1210–1440 at University of Connecticut. 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.