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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Albion College | ||
| Location | Standish, ME | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 1,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcme.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,834 | $55,226 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,834 | $55,226 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,936 | $12,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,268 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,900 | $50,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,216 | 5,438 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 4,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 40% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | 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
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (1,463 students vs. 1,354 students)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Albion College?
- Albion College is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's College of Maine for in-state tuition ($55,226.00 vs. $42,834.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Albion College than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($55,226.00 vs. $42,834.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($18,470 vs. $28,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 18.8% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($12,570 vs. $14,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 68.4% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($50,344 vs. $29,900)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or Saint Joseph's College of Maine .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 115 points higher than at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (989)
- Incoming Saint Joseph's College of Maine students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Albion College (24)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (81.7%)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $43,300)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/