College comparison

University at Albany vs Virginia Commonwealth 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	Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
Acceptance rateUniversity at Albany is more selective	69%	93%
SAT (25–75)	—	1010–1270
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	12,564	20,753
Avg net price	$17,167	$23,433
Median earnings (10 yr)University at Albany reports higher median earnings	$67,979	$58,128
Graduation rate	61%	63%
Median debt	$19,500	$21,500
Economic mobility	—	1.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University at Albany or Virginia Commonwealth University harder to get into?

University at Albany is more selective: University at Albany's acceptance rate is approximately 69% and Virginia Commonwealth University's is approximately 93% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University at Albany vs Virginia Commonwealth University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University at Albany and 1010–1270 at Virginia Commonwealth 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.