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Overview |
Loyola | Albion College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 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 |
Loyola | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $281 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Loyola | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | 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
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 1,456 students)
Loyola vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Albion College?
- Albion College is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Loyola for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Albion College than Loyola University Chicago ($54,410.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Loyola ($19,351 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 24.5% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($12,470 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 76.9% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($47,406 vs. $26,796)
Loyola vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 91 points higher than at Albion College (1104)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Albion College (24)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Loyola vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola 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 Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than Albion College (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $4,200 more per year than Albion College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,600)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $2,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,200)
- Loyola graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($258 vs. $281)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albion College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/