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Overview |
Albion College | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 1,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,226 | $20,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,226 | $20,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,570 | $8,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,470 | $23,920 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,344 | $13,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Albion College | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,438 | 2,163 | ||
| Admitted | 4,522 | 2,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 850/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Albion College | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $261 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Albion College | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Columbia College is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (1,572 students vs. 1,354 students)
Albion College vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Columbia College?
- Albion College is 167.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($55,226.00 vs. $20,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.4% higher at Albion College than Columbia College ($55,226.00 vs. $20,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Columbia College ($18,470 vs. $23,920)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 47% lower than costs at Albion College ($8,550 vs. $12,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Columbia College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 260.6% larger than aid received Columbia College ($50,344 vs. $13,961)
Albion College vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 133 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Albion College (83.2%)
Albion College vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Columbia College (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $20,900 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $1,936 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($25,264 vs. $27,200)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($261 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/