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Overview |
Albion College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #1003 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,226 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,226 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,570 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,470 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,344 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Albion College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,438 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 4,522 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 830/1073 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $240 |
Diversity |
Albion College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Albion College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (3,458 students vs. 1,354 students)
Albion College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or WVSU?
- Albion College is 547.9% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($55,226.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 295.9% higher at Albion College than West Virginia State University ($55,226.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Albion College ($10,878 vs. $18,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 2.9% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($12,570 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 481.5% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($50,344 vs. $8,657)
Albion College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 177 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Albion College (83.2%)
Albion College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than West Virginia State University (68% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $22,900 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,200)
- WVSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($240 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/