College comparison

University at Albany vs Utah State University

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	Utah State University Logan, UT
Acceptance rateUniversity at Albany is more selective	69%	92%
SAT (25–75)	—	1070–1290
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	12,564	20,272
Avg net price	$17,167	$14,936
Median earnings (10 yr)University at Albany reports higher median earnings	$67,979	$54,022
Graduation rate	61%	59%
Median debt	$19,500	$14,340
Economic mobility	—	0.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University at Albany or Utah State University harder to get into?

University at Albany is more selective: University at Albany's acceptance rate is approximately 69% and Utah State University's is approximately 92% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University at Albany vs Utah State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University at Albany and 1070–1290 at Utah State University. 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.