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Overview |
Anderson University | Albion College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Anderson University | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Anderson University | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Albion 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 Anderson University based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Albion College?
- Albion College is 64.5% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at Albion College than Anderson University ($54,410.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Anderson University ($19,351 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 9.2% lower than costs at Albion College ($11,420 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Albion College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 78% larger than aid received Anderson University ($47,406 vs. $26,629)
Anderson University vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 54 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Albion 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 Albion College and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Anderson University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $15,200 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $40,400)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Anderson University 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 Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/