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CUNY Queens College vs University at Albany

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

CUNY Queens College University at Albany
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 64% 69%
SAT range (mid 50%) 1,010-1,290 n/a
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $4,195 $17,167
Sticker cost of attendance $14,367 $28,802
Graduation rate 53% 61%
Retention rate 79% 83%
Undergraduates 12,550 12,564
Student-faculty ratio 13:1 16:1
Setting Queens, NY Albany, NY
Type Public Public
Application fee n/a $50
Test policy n/a Test-optional

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is CUNY Queens College or University at Albany harder to get into?

CUNY Queens College is more selective, with a 64% acceptance rate versus 69% at University at Albany. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, CUNY Queens College or University at Albany?

CUNY Queens College has the lower average net price ($4,195 versus $17,167). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.