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Overview |
Albion College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Albion College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.51 | ||
| 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 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $248 |
Diversity |
Albion College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Albion College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Albion College is 593.3% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.8% higher at Albion College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($54,410.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Albion College ($9,529 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 6.8% lower than costs at Albion College ($11,676 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 436.9% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($47,406 vs. $8,830)
Albion College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 122 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Albion College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (68% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $5,000 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,200)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($248 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/