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Overview |
Albion College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 361 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,226 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,226 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,570 | $12,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,470 | $14,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,344 | $10,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Albion College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,438 | 581 | ||
| Admitted | 4,522 | 550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $277 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Albion College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (1,354 students vs. 361 students)
Albion College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Albion College is 299.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($55,226.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.9% higher at Albion College than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($55,226.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Albion College ($14,933 vs. $18,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 4.6% lower than costs at Albion College ($12,022 vs. $12,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 363.3% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($50,344 vs. $10,867)
Albion College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 161 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Albion College (83.2%)
Albion College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $300 more per year than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $382 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,200)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($277 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/