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Overview |
Union College | Albright College | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | albright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $27,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $27,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $21,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $21,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Union College | Albright College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 5,578 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 4,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Union College | Albright College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Union College | Albright College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Union College | Albright College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Union College | Albright College | ||
| 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
- Union College is larger than than Albright College based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,498 students)
Union College vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Albright College?
- Union College is 135.4% more expensive to attend than Albright College for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.4% higher at Union College than Albright College ($63,603.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albright College than Union College ($21,496 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albright College are 5.5% lower than costs at Union College ($14,940 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 75.2% larger than aid received Albright College ($37,530 vs. $21,420)
Union College vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Albright College (3.05)
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Union College (46.5%)
Union College vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College 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 Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Albright College (86% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $24,700 more per year than Albright College graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $49,500)
- Union College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Union College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albright College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/