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Overview |
Williams | Albright College | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | albright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $27,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $27,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $21,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $21,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 100% |
Admission |
Williams | Albright College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 5,578 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 4,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | |||
| 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 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Williams | Albright College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $289 |
Diversity |
Williams | Albright College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Williams | Albright College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Albright College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Williams College is larger than than Albright College based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 1,498 students)
Williams vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Albright College?
- Williams College is 127.4% more expensive to attend than Albright College for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.4% higher at Williams than Albright College ($61,450.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Albright College ($20,965 vs. $21,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albright College are 3.9% lower than costs at Williams College ($14,940 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than Williams College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 166.7% larger than aid received Albright College ($57,121 vs. $21,420)
Williams vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or Williams .
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Albright College (3.05)
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams 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 Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Albright College (95% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $24,100 more per year than Albright College graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $49,500)
- Williams College students graduate with a $13,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($14,582 vs. $28,000)
- Williams graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($150 vs. $289)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albright College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/