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Overview |
Albion College | D&E College | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $245 |
Diversity |
Albion College | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 19% |
Students |
Albion College | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | D&E College | ||
| 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
- Albion College is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 650 students)
Albion College vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or D&E College?
- Albion College is 82.1% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.1% higher at Albion College than Davis & Elkins College ($54,410.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than D&E College ($19,351 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 23.2% lower than costs at Albion College ($10,125 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Davis & Elkins College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 88.7% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($47,406 vs. $25,119)
Albion College vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 176 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or D&E 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 D&E College and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Davis & Elkins College (68% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $18,100 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $3,488 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,200)
- D&E College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($245 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/