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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania WCU Millersville University of Pennsylvania Penn State Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg University Temple Penn State Brandywine Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Alvernia University PennWest Edinboro| Albright College | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Albright College | Ship | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,652 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albright.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albright College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,560 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,560 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,954 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,116 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,201 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Albright College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,366 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 4,623 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.05 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Albright College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albright College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $258 |
Diversity |
Albright College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Albright College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Albright College | Ship | ||
| 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
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Albright College based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 1,652 students)
Albright College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albright College or Ship?
- Albright College is 188% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($27,560.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.1% higher at Albright College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($27,560.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albright College than Ship ($22,116 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 7.7% lower than costs at Albright College ($12,952 vs. $13,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albright College students is 273.1% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($22,201 vs. $5,951)
Albright College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albright College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Albright College .
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Albright College (3.05)
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Ship (85.5%)
Albright College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albright College or Ship? 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 Ship and Albright College.
- The graduation rate at Albright College is the same as at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Albright College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albright College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/