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Overview |
Albion College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 1,150 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #585 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,226 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,226 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,570 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,470 | $15,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,344 | $10,223 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Albion College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,438 | 283 | ||
| Admitted | 4,522 | 121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 42.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 850/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Albion College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $206 |
Diversity |
Albion College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Albion College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albion College is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (1,354 students vs. 1,150 students)
Albion College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Albion College is 240.9% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($55,226.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.9% higher at Albion College than Mercy College of Ohio ($55,226.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Albion College ($15,705 vs. $18,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 76.8% lower than costs at Albion College ($7,108 vs. $12,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Mercy College of Ohio (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 392.5% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($50,344 vs. $10,223)
Albion College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Albion College .
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (42.8%)
Albion College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (68% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $7,100 more per year than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $48,500)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $7,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,200)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($206 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/