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Reading, PA · Aston, PA
| Albright College | Neumann University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,024/yr | $27,804/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,345/yr | $24,467/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $16,892/yr | $23,150/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,741/yr | $25,679/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,355/yr | $30,495/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $24,947/yr | $34,471/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,426/yr | $15,840/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,427/yr | $16,600/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,300/yr | $1,600/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,700/yr | $2,640/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $43,711/yr | $57,180/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $29,082/yr | $39,100/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $29,082/yr | $39,100/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 50% | 43% |
| Students taking federal loans | 74% | 70% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 76% | 81% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,366 | 4,212 |
| Students accepted | 4,623 | 3,218 |
| Students who enrolled | 348 | 369 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 7.5% | 11% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 51% | 54% |
| Freshmen who come back | 62% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,700/yr | $57,817/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $41,197–$84,649 | $37,722–$81,520 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 50% | 60% |
| White students graduating | 56% | 63% |
| Black students graduating | 46% | 44% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 50% |
| Asian students graduating | 82% | 36% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,391/yr | $48,556/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 42% | 36% |
| Pell students who graduate | 48% | 47% |
| First-gen students who finish | 58% | 51% |
| Low-income students who finish | 54% | 48% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $54,656/yr | $51,317/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 29% · Visual & Performing Arts 18% · Psychology 13% | Health Professions 29% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 29% of degrees | Health Professions — 29% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 18% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 13% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Information Science/Studies — $80,329/yr | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other — $125,391/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 10% | 8.6% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,217 | 1,533 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 150 | 586 |
| Average professor pay | $6,685/mo | $7,550/mo |
| Full-time professors | 66% | 38% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $47,557 | $51,006 |
| Setting | City (small) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Reading, PA | Aston, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1856 | 1965 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.3% | 2.2% |
| Men | 47% | 39% |
| Women | 53% | 61% |
| White students | 44% | 47% |
| Black students | 21% | 35% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 22% | 8.4% |
| Asian students | 2.3% | 2.2% |
| Two or more races | 7.6% | 3.4% |
| Other / not reported | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 36% | 43% |
| Part-time students | 5.5% | 13% |
| Students age 25+ | 9.6% | 11% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,903/yr | $7,816/yr |
| Endowment | $53.0M | $24.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,220 | 742 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,476/yr | $9,300/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,478/yr | $7,040/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 23 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 427 | 350 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $2.1M | $2.5M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.1M | $2.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $29,103 | $40,824 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.