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Overview |
York | Albright College | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | albright.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $27,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $27,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $21,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $21,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
York | Albright College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 5,578 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 4,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
York | Albright College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $289 |
Diversity |
York | Albright College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
York | Albright College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 36% | ||
Campus |
York | Albright College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than Albright College based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 1,498 students)
York vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Albright College?
- Albright College is 289.9% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($27,020.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at Albright College than CUNY York College ($27,020.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Albright College ($6,670 vs. $21,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albright College are 19.9% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($14,940 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than CUNY York College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albright College students is 137.1% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($21,420 vs. $9,036)
York vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or York .
- Accepted freshman York students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Albright College (3.05)
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than York (59.1%)
York vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Albright College is higher than CUNY York College (60% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Albright College earn on average $6,300 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $19,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($8,800 vs. $28,000)
- York graduates are paying $199 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($90 vs. $289)
- More Albright College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/