College comparison

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania vs University at Albany

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	Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA	University at Albany Albany, NY
Acceptance rateUniversity at Albany is more selective	93%	69%
SAT (25–75)	990–1190	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	9,210	12,564
Avg net price	$15,699	$17,167
Median earnings (10 yr)University at Albany reports higher median earnings	$52,416	$67,979
Graduation rate	54%	61%
Median debt	$26,000	$19,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania or University at Albany harder to get into?

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

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 990–1190 at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania and — at University at Albany. 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.