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Overview |
Albion College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Albion College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Albion College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | N/A |
Diversity |
Albion College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Albion College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Purdue Northwest?
- Albion College is 638% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 278.8% higher at Albion College than Purdue University Northwest ($54,410.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Albion College ($9,162 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 51.8% lower than costs at Albion College ($8,215 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Purdue University Northwest (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 570.5% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($47,406 vs. $7,070)
Albion College vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Albion College .
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Purdue Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and Albion College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/