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Overview |
Albion College | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 910/1120 | ||
| 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 | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Albion College | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | OC Comets | ||
| 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
- Albion College is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 919 students)
Albion College vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or OC Comets?
- Albion College is 71.8% more expensive to attend than OC Comets for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at Albion College than Olivet College ($54,410.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than OC Comets ($19,351 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 10.9% lower than costs at Albion College ($11,242 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Olivet College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 102.9% larger than aid received Olivet College ($47,406 vs. $23,361)
Albion College vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 173 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Olivet College (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $16,300 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $39,300)
- Olivet College students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- OC Comets 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 OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/