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Augustana Marquette University Loyola Bradley Carroll University WMU Elmhurst College GVSU Michigan State SAU Butler North Central College| Albion College | Carthage College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Albion College | Carthage | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Albion College | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Carthage | ||
| 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
- Carthage College is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Carthage?
- Albion College is 57.7% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at Albion College than Carthage College ($54,410.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Carthage ($19,351 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 1.4% lower than costs at Carthage College ($12,470 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 130.9% larger than aid received Carthage College ($47,406 vs. $20,535)
Albion College vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 41 points higher than at Albion College (1104)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Albion College (24)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Carthage College (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Carthage graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $48,800)
- Carthage College students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Carthage 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 Carthage students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/