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Overview |
Albion College | WMU | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Albion College | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $275 |
Diversity |
Albion College | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Albion College | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or WMU?
- Albion College is 274.6% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.7% higher at Albion College than Western Michigan University ($54,410.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than WMU ($19,351 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 12.3% lower than costs at Albion College ($11,102 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 595.8% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($47,406 vs. $6,813)
Albion College vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 74 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or WMU? 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 WMU and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Western Michigan University (68% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $6,700 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $48,900)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $567 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,200)
- WMU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($275 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/