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Overview |
CBC | Albion College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 550 | 1,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbc.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,150 | $55,226 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $55,226 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,500 | $12,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,672 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,916 | $50,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CBC | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 302 | 5,438 | ||
| Admitted | 140 | 4,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.4% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 74.3% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 925/1145 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
CBC | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $281 |
Diversity |
CBC | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
CBC | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 28% | ||
Campus |
CBC | 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 CBC based on total student enrollment (1,354 students vs. 550 students)
CBC vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or Albion College?
- Albion College is 204.3% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($55,226.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.3% higher at Albion College than Central Baptist College ($55,226.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Baptist College than Albion College ($16,672 vs. $18,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 47.9% lower than costs at Albion College ($8,500 vs. $12,570)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central Baptist College as Albion College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 361.2% larger than aid received Central Baptist College ($50,344 vs. $10,916)
CBC vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or CBC .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 136 points higher than at CBC (968)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CBC (21)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at CBC (3.15)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than CBC (46.4%)
CBC vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC 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 CBC.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Central Baptist College (68% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $15,500 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $40,100)
- Central Baptist College students graduate with a $2,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,200)
- CBC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($258 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/