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Overview |
Albright College | VSU | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albright.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albright College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,020 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,020 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,940 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,496 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,420 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Albright College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,578 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 4,734 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.05 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Albright College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albright College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $305 |
Diversity |
Albright College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 7% |
Students |
Albright College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Albright College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Albright College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,498 students)
Albright College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albright College or VSU?
- Albright College is 387.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($27,020.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.3% higher at Albright College than Virginia State University ($27,020.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Albright College ($15,773 vs. $21,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 29.4% lower than costs at Albright College ($11,544 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albright College students is 86.3% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($21,420 vs. $11,498)
Albright College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albright College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Albright College .
- Accepted freshman Albright College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Albright College (84.9%)
Albright College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albright College or VSU? 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 VSU and Albright College.
- The graduation rate at Albright College is higher than Virginia State University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Albright College earn on average $12,800 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $36,700)
- Albright College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($28,000 vs. $29,500)
- Albright College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($289 vs. $305)
- More Albright College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/