College comparison

University at Albany vs UMass Amherst

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	UMass Amherst Amherst, MA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Massachusetts-Amherst is more selective	69%	60%
SAT (25–75)	—	1310–1500
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	12,564	23,671
Avg net price	$17,167	$22,383
Median earnings (10 yr)UMass Amherst reports higher median earnings	$67,979	$71,631
Graduation rate	61%	83%
Median debt	$19,500	$22,763
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University at Albany or University of Massachusetts-Amherst harder to get into?

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is more selective: University at Albany's acceptance rate is approximately 69% and University of Massachusetts-Amherst's is approximately 60% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University at Albany vs University of Massachusetts-Amherst?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University at Albany and 1310–1500 at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. 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.