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Overview |
Albion College | BGSU | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Albion College | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Albion College | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $268 |
Diversity |
Albion College | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Albion College | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | BGSU | ||
| 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
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or BGSU?
- Albion College is 382.7% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.2% higher at Albion College than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($54,410.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than BGSU ($19,351 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 0.9% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($12,470 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 432.8% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($47,406 vs. $8,898)
Albion College vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 92 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $12,000 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $43,600)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,200)
- BGSU 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 BGSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/