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Overview |
Albion College | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,226 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,226 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,570 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,470 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,344 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Albion College | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,438 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 4,522 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1056/1215 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $287 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Albion College | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Walsh College | ||
| 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
- Walsh University is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (2,160 students vs. 1,354 students)
Albion College vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Walsh College?
- Albion College is 68.5% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($55,226.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at Albion College than Walsh University ($55,226.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Walsh College ($18,470 vs. $21,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 6.4% lower than costs at Albion College ($11,810 vs. $12,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Walsh University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 100.4% larger than aid received Walsh University ($50,344 vs. $25,120)
Albion College vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Albion College .
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
Albion College vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Walsh University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $45,400)
- Albion College students graduate with a $633 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,200 vs. $27,833)
- Albion College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($281 vs. $287)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/