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WMU GVSU Michigan State SAU Allegheny College Trine University Hope College Alma College AQ Cornell College Ripon College WSU| Albion College | Jamestown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Albion College | JC | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 1,215 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #712 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,226 | $24,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,226 | $24,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,570 | $8,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,470 | $20,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,344 | $16,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,438 | 1,047 | ||
| Admitted | 4,522 | 979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $268 |
Diversity |
Albion College | JC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Albion College | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | JC | ||
| 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 JC based on total student enrollment (1,354 students vs. 1,215 students)
Albion College vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or JC?
- Albion College is 130.1% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($55,226.00 vs. $24,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.1% higher at Albion College than Jamestown College ($55,226.00 vs. $24,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than JC ($18,470 vs. $20,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 40.9% lower than costs at Albion College ($8,920 vs. $12,570)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Jamestown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 213.4% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($50,344 vs. $16,062)
Albion College vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 60 points higher than at JC (1044)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at JC (23)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Albion College (83.2%)
Albion College vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or JC? 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 JC and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Jamestown College (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $7,800 more per year than JC graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $47,800)
- Jamestown College students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,200)
- JC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($268 vs. $281)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albion College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/