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Overview |
Albion College | Hiram | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Albion College | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Albion College | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Hiram | ||
| 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 Hiram based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 1,018 students)
Albion College vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Hiram?
- Albion College is 113.4% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.4% higher at Albion College than Hiram College ($54,410.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Hiram ($19,351 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 17.6% lower than costs at Albion College ($10,600 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Hiram College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 150.3% larger than aid received Hiram College ($47,406 vs. $18,941)
Albion College vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 33 points higher than at Hiram (1071)
- Incoming Albion College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Hiram (24)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Hiram? 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 Hiram and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Hiram College (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Hiram graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $46,000)
- Hiram College students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Hiram 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 Hiram students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/