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Overview |
Albion College | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Albion College | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | University of Mount Union | ||
| 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
- University of Mount Union is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (2,130 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or University of Mount Union?
- Albion College is 62.9% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at Albion College than University of Mount Union ($54,410.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than University of Mount Union ($19,351 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 11.3% lower than costs at Albion College ($11,200 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as University of Mount Union (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 111.1% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($47,406 vs. $22,459)
Albion College vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 26 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming Albion College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or University of Mount Union? 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 University of Mount Union and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than University of Mount Union (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $7,400 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $48,200)
- University of Mount Union students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- University of Mount Union 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 University of Mount Union students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/