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Overview |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | SU | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 930 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acphs.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,950 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,950 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,175 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,593 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,041 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,353 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1470 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $111,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,848 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $258 |
Diversity |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | SU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 930 students)
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or SU?
- Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 12.3% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($37,950.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Shenandoah University ($37,950.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($26,143 vs. $29,175)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 3.3% lower than costs at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($11,230 vs. $11,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 8.7% larger than aid received Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($23,467 vs. $21,593)
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences .
- The average SAT score at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1176) is 171 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SU (3.7)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (66.3%)
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or SU? 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 SU and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
- The graduation rate at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is higher than Shenandoah University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $63,200 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($111,500 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,848 lower median federal student loan debt than Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,848)
- SU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/