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Overview |
Albion College | LRC | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Albion College | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Albion College | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $268 |
Diversity |
Albion College | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Albion College | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | LRC | ||
| 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
- La Roche College is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (2,068 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or LRC?
- Albion College is 73.6% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Albion College than La Roche College ($54,410.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than LRC ($19,351 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 3.3% lower than costs at La Roche College ($12,470 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 126.3% larger than aid received La Roche College ($47,406 vs. $20,948)
Albion College vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 165 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or LRC? 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 LRC and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than La Roche College (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $11,300 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $44,300)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,200)
- LRC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($268 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/