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Overview |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Mason | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 930 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acphs.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,950 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,950 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,175 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,593 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,041 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,353 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1470 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $111,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,848 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $204 |
Diversity |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 930 students)
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or Mason?
- Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 287.4% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($37,950.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than George Mason University ($37,950.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($18,479 vs. $29,175)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are 13.1% lower than costs at George Mason University ($11,600 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 100.7% larger than aid received George Mason University ($21,593 vs. $10,760)
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences .
- The average SAT score at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1176) is 23 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (66.3%)
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or Mason? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Mason and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
- The graduation rate at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is higher than George Mason University (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $49,600 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($111,500 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,098 lower median federal student loan debt than Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,848)
- Mason graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduates. ($204 vs. $277)
- More Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/