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Overview |
Albion College | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 2,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #892 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $29,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $29,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $19,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $24,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Albion College | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 2,690 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 2,324 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 950/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Albion College | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Albion College | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Muskingum | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Muskingum University is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (2,117 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Muskingum?
- Albion College is 82% more expensive to attend than Muskingum for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at Albion College than Muskingum University ($54,410.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Muskingum ($19,351 vs. $19,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 0.2% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($12,470 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Muskingum University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 97.1% larger than aid received Muskingum University ($47,406 vs. $24,048)
Albion College vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 120 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Muskingum (21)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Muskingum (3.42)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Muskingum University (68% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $40,100)
- Muskingum University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Muskingum 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 Muskingum students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/