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Overview |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | SU | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 930 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acphs.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,950 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,950 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,175 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,593 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,041 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 1,353 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1470 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Feb 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% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $111,500 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,848 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $278 |
Diversity |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | SU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 13% | ||
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 | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern University is larger than than Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences based on total student enrollment (1,483 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?
- Southwestern University is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $37,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at SU than Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($48,450.00 vs. $37,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than SU ($29,175 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are 6% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($11,600 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 41.8% larger than aid received Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($30,609 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 8 points higher than at SU (1168)
- Incoming Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at SU (26)
- Accepted freshman Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SU (3.5)
- Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than SU (44.8%)
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 SU is higher than Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $54,100 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($111,500 vs. $57,400)
- Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students graduate with a $45 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($26,848 vs. $26,893)
- Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($277 vs. $278)
- 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. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/