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Overview |
Albright College | UArts | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albright.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albright College | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,020 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,020 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,940 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,496 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,420 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albright College | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,578 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 4,734 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Albright College | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albright College | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albright College | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
Albright College | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Albright College | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albright College is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 1,313 students)
Albright College vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albright College or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 88.6% more expensive to attend than Albright College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.6% higher at UArts than Albright College ($50,950.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albright College than UArts ($21,496 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albright College are 20.1% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($14,940 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albright College as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 18.9% larger than aid received Albright College ($25,460 vs. $21,420)
Albright College vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albright College or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Albright College .
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than UArts (80%)
Albright College vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albright College or UArts? 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 UArts and Albright College.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Albright College (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Albright College earn on average $15,000 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- UArts graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Albright College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/