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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | Albright College | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | albright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,364 | $27,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,364 | $27,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,202 | $21,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,913 | $21,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | Albright College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,751 | 5,578 | ||
| Admitted | 1,366 | 4,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 |
Colby-Sawyer | Albright College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | Albright College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 15% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | Albright College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | Albright College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 943 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or Albright College?
- Colby Sawyer College is 71.6% more expensive to attend than Albright College for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Albright College ($46,364.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albright College than Colby-Sawyer ($21,496 vs. $28,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albright College are 9.6% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($14,940 vs. $16,368)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College as Albright College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 77% larger than aid received Albright College ($37,913 vs. $21,420)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or Colby-Sawyer .
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Colby-Sawyer (78%)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer or Albright College? 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 Albright College and Colby-Sawyer.
- The graduation rate at Albright College is higher than Colby Sawyer College (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Albright College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Colby-Sawyer graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $44,900)
- Colby Sawyer College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Colby-Sawyer graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albright College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/