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Overview |
Albion College | Stritch | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Albion College | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Albion College | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 1,332 students)
Albion College vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Stritch?
- Albion College is 56.6% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at Albion College than Cardinal Stritch University ($54,410.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Stritch ($19,351 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 40.1% lower than costs at Albion College ($8,900 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 65.4% larger than aid received Cardinal Stritch University ($47,406 vs. $28,670)
Albion College vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 76 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Stritch graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $52,500)
- Cardinal Stritch University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Stritch graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/