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Overview |
Albright College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albright.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Albright College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,020 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,020 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,940 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,496 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,420 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Albright College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,578 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 4,734 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.05 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Albright College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albright College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $274 |
Diversity |
Albright College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 7% |
Students |
Albright College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Albright College | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albright College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 172 students)
Albright College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albright College or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 49.9% more expensive to attend than Albright College for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at PAFA than Albright College ($40,500.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albright College than PAFA ($21,496 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albright College are 17.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($14,940 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albright College students is 33.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($21,420 vs. $16,087)
Albright College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albright College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Albright College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Albright College (84.9%)
Albright College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albright College or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Albright College.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Albright College (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Albright College earn on average $27,500 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $28,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($274 vs. $289)
- More Albright College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/