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Overview |
Albion College | AQ | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1000/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Albion College | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $268 |
Diversity |
Albion College | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Albion College | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albion College is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 1,265 students)
Albion College vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or AQ?
- Albion College is 49.2% more expensive to attend than AQ for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $36,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at Albion College than Aquinas College ($54,410.00 vs. $36,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Albion College ($18,605 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 18% lower than costs at Albion College ($10,572 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 57.8% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($47,406 vs. $30,049)
Albion College vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 14 points higher than at AQ (1090)
- Incoming Albion College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AQ (24)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or AQ? 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 AQ and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Aquinas College (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $15,600 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,200)
- AQ graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($268 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/