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Overview |
Albion College | Oakland | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1015/1245 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $258 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Albion College | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Oakland?
- Albion College is 275.9% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.3% higher at Albion College than Oakland University ($54,410.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Albion College ($15,161 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 11.4% lower than costs at Albion College ($11,192 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Oakland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 386% larger than aid received Oakland University ($47,406 vs. $9,755)
Albion College vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 34 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Oakland University (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $46,700)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,200)
- Oakland graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($258 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/