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Overview |
Albion College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Albion College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Albion College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Waynesburg 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
- Albion College is larger than than Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 1,366 students)
Albion College vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Waynesburg College?
- Albion College is 99.3% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.3% higher at Albion College than Waynesburg University ($54,410.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Waynesburg College ($19,351 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 2.9% lower than costs at Albion College ($12,120 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 171.4% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($47,406 vs. $17,464)
Albion College vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 85 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Waynesburg College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Waynesburg University (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Waynesburg College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $48,900)
- Waynesburg University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Waynesburg College 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 Waynesburg College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/