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Overview |
Albright College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albright.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albright College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,020 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,020 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,940 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,496 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,420 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Albright College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,578 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 4,734 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.05 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1196 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Albright College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albright College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $278 |
Diversity |
Albright College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
Albright College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Albright College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 1,074 students)
Albright College vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albright College or Pitt-Bradford?
- Albright College is 97.8% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($27,020.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Albright College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($27,020.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Albright College ($16,505 vs. $21,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 44.6% lower than costs at Albright College ($10,332 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albright College students is 59% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($21,420 vs. $13,470)
Albright College vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albright College or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Albright College .
- Accepted freshman Pitt-Bradford students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Albright College (3.05)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Albright College (84.9%)
Albright College vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albright College or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Albright College.
- The graduation rate at Albright College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $8,500 more per year than Albright College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $49,500)
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford students graduate with a $1,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($26,909 vs. $28,000)
- Pitt-Bradford graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($278 vs. $289)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albright College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/