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Overview |
Eastern | Albion College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $281 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,456 students)
Eastern vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Albion College?
- Albion College is 470.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.1% higher at Albion College than Eastern Kentucky University ($54,410.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Albion College ($10,806 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 20.4% lower than costs at Albion College ($10,360 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 347.9% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($47,406 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 76 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (68% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $17,700 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,505 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,200)
- Eastern graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($245 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/