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Overview |
Albion College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Albion College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Albion College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Alma College | ||
| 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
- Albion College is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 1,260 students)
Albion College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Alma College?
- Albion College is 20% more expensive to attend than Alma College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Albion College than Alma College ($54,410.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Alma College ($19,351 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 1.2% lower than costs at Alma College ($12,470 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 36.5% larger than aid received Alma College ($47,406 vs. $34,736)
Albion College vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 6 points higher than at Albion College (1104)
- Incoming Albion College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Albion College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Alma 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 Alma College and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Alma College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $48,300)
- Alma College students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Alma College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albion College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/