Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) vs SUNY Albany

Metropolitan College of New York and SUNY at Albany, two esteemed institutions of higher learning in New York, offer distinct educational experiences. Metropolitan College, located in the heart of Manhattan, boasts a diverse student body and a focus on career-oriented programs, with an acceptance rate of 50%. SUNY at Albany, situated in the vibrant capital city, offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs, attracting a more selective student body with an acceptance rate of 48%. While both institutions excel in certain areas, their unique strengths and characteristics may appeal to different individuals. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into the details of each institution, including popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Metropolitan College of New York	SUNY at Albany
Overview
Location	New York, New York	Albany, New York
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	36.0%	82.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	77.3%	68.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $45	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	1090 - 1280
ACT range	N/A	22 - 29
Students submitting SAT score		15.0%
Students submitting ACT score		2.0%
Total number of applicants	88	21,265
Total number of admissions given out	68	14,458
Admitted students who chose to enroll	19	3,030
Yield rate	27.9%	21.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$36,306	In state: $26,578 Out of state: $44,418
Average net price	$25,596	$17,350
Tuition	$19,338	In state: $7,070 Out of state: $24,910
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $9,558 Meal plan: $5,495
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $8,292	84.0% Average amount $10,460
Students receiving federal student loan	67.0% Average amount $5,289	54.0% Average amount $5,299
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	8.0% Average amount $13,629

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	402 Men 26.9% Women 73.1%	12,654 Men 46.4% Women 53.6%
Graduate students	258 Men 27.1% Women 72.9%	4,421 Men 35.0% Women 65.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	10.5%	4.4%
International students	3.6%	6.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	6,867
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New York Florida New Jersey	New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Connecticut Maryland

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Public Administration and Social Service Health Professions Education	Education Business Public Administration and Social Service Health Professions Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	29.7%	66.3%
Dropout rate	47.3%	8.5%
Transferred out	21.6%	24.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,196 Year 2: $54,622 Year 3: $56,591 Community Organization and Advocacy (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,131 Year 2: $35,416 Year 3: $38,326 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,451 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $31,402 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $59,417 Year 3: N/A Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,576 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,426 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,205 Year 3: N/A	Taxation (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $70,203 Year 2: $74,307 Year 3: $95,473 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,947 Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: $92,782 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,191 Year 2: $60,256 Year 3: $75,996 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,841 Year 2: $49,962 Year 3: $69,785 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,012 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $63,462 Public Health (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,175 Year 2: $49,270 Year 3: $61,387 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,902 Year 2: $40,510 Year 3: $58,543 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,701 Year 2: $52,733 Year 3: $55,488 Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $52,904 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,404 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $52,601

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