| SUNY New Paltz vs. SUNY Albany |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#33 in Federal Region II Universities #52 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #264 in National Universities #51 in New York Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,572 New York Residents $18,822 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,601 New York Residents $30,991 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,812 New York Residents $24,602 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,808 New York Residents $27,468 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,974 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,564 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,250 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter61.61% | Acceptance Rate | Easier69.10% |
| Lower10.69% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable12.62% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,898 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,560 |
| Smaller6,862 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger12,666 |
| Smaller1,036 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,894 |
| Smaller466 | Online Student Population | Larger1,941 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower61% |
| Lower20% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher27% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,198) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,720) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,150) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,850) |
| Faculty | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 653 | Number of faculty | 1,132 |
| Lower$75,713 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$99,114 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.