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Overview |
Albion College | Kuyper College | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | kuyper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Kuyper College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,226 | $26,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,226 | $26,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,570 | $9,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,470 | $27,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,344 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Kuyper College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,438 | 195 | ||
| Admitted | 4,522 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 33.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 56.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 935/1170 | ||
| 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 | Kuyper College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Kuyper College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $245 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Kuyper College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Albion College | Kuyper College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Kuyper 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 Kuyper College based on total student enrollment (1,354 students vs. 153 students)
Albion College vs. Kuyper College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Kuyper College?
- Albion College is 109.3% more expensive to attend than Kuyper College for in-state tuition ($55,226.00 vs. $26,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.3% higher at Albion College than Kuyper College ($55,226.00 vs. $26,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Kuyper College ($18,470 vs. $27,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kuyper College are 27.2% lower than costs at Albion College ($9,880 vs. $12,570)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Kuyper College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 425.8% larger than aid received Kuyper College ($50,344 vs. $9,574)
Albion College vs. Kuyper College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Kuyper College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kuyper College or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 94 points higher than at Kuyper College (1010)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kuyper College (22)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Kuyper College (3.34)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Kuyper College (33.8%)
Albion College vs. Kuyper College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Kuyper 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 Kuyper College and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Kuyper College (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $25,400 more per year than Kuyper College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $30,200)
- Kuyper College students graduate with a $3,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,200)
- Kuyper 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 Kuyper College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/