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Overview |
Albion College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,226 | $21,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,226 | $21,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,570 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,470 | $18,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,344 | $18,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,438 | 2,230 | ||
| Admitted | 4,522 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Albion College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Missouri Valley 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
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (1,619 students vs. 1,354 students)
Albion College vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Missouri Valley College?
- Albion College is 159.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($55,226.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.3% higher at Albion College than Missouri Valley College ($55,226.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Albion College ($18,396 vs. $18,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 19.7% lower than costs at Albion College ($10,500 vs. $12,570)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 170.4% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($50,344 vs. $18,618)
Albion College vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or Albion College .
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Missouri Valley College (52.7%)
Albion College vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Missouri Valley College (68% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $19,100 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Valley College students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Missouri Valley College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/