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Overview |
Albion College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Albion College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Albion College is 605.2% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291.7% higher at Albion College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($54,410.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($19,351 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 0.6% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($12,470 vs. $12,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 445.1% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($47,406 vs. $8,697)
Albion College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 149 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $13,400 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $42,200)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/