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Overview |
Albright College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albright.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albright College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,020 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,020 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,940 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,496 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,420 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Albright College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,578 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 4,734 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.05 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Albright College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albright College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $240 |
Diversity |
Albright College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 9% |
Students |
Albright College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Albright College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Albright College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,498 students)
Albright College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albright College or WVSU?
- Albright College is 232.7% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($27,020.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.7% higher at Albright College than West Virginia State University ($27,020.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Albright College ($11,684 vs. $21,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 22.3% lower than costs at Albright College ($12,214 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albright College students is 125.9% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($21,420 vs. $9,482)
Albright College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albright College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Albright College .
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Albright College (3.05)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Albright College (84.9%)
Albright College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albright College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Albright College.
- The graduation rate at Albright College is higher than West Virginia State University (60% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Albright College earn on average $16,800 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($240 vs. $289)
- More Albright College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/