College comparison

University at Albany vs University of Idaho

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 Idaho Moscow, ID
Acceptance rateUniversity at Albany is more selective	69%	76%
SAT (25–75)	—	990–1230
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	12,564	7,747
Avg net price	$17,167	$14,831
Median earnings (10 yr)University at Albany reports higher median earnings	$67,979	$54,670
Graduation rate	61%	57%
Median debt	$19,500	$21,982
Economic mobility	—	1.5%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

University at Albany is more selective: University at Albany's acceptance rate is approximately 69% and University of Idaho's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University at Albany and 990–1230 at University of Idaho. 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.