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Overview |
Albion College | King College | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Albion College | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $237 |
Diversity |
Albion College | King College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Albion College | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | King 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
- Albion College is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 1,357 students)
Albion College vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or King College?
- Albion College is 70.3% more expensive to attend than King College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.3% higher at Albion College than King College ($54,410.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than King College ($19,351 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 25.2% lower than costs at Albion College ($9,960 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 108.7% larger than aid received King College ($47,406 vs. $22,715)
Albion College vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 99 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at King College (3.46)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than King College (60.8%)
Albion College vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or King 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 King College and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than King College (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $7,100 more per year than King College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $48,500)
- King College students graduate with a $4,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,200)
- King College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($237 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former King College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/