College comparison

University at Albany vs University of Louisville

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 Louisville Louisville, KY
Acceptance rateUniversity at Albany is more selective	69%	79%
SAT (25–75)	—	1040–1270
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	12,564	14,727
Avg net price	$17,167	$17,988
Median earnings (10 yr)University at Albany reports higher median earnings	$67,979	$53,899
Graduation rate	61%	61%
Median debt	$19,500	$20,500
Economic mobility	—	1.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

University at Albany is more selective: University at Albany's acceptance rate is approximately 69% and University of Louisville's is approximately 79% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University at Albany and 1040–1270 at University of Louisville. 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.