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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Albion College | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $281 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Albion College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 1,456 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Albion College?
- Albion College is 706.6% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.6% higher at Albion College than Purdue University North Central Campus ($54,410.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Albion College ($7,832 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 69% lower than costs at Albion College ($7,380 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Purdue University North Central Campus (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 561.4% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($47,406 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 161 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (68% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $41,900)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $2,364 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($24,836 vs. $27,200)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($256 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/