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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Albion College | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,227 | 1,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,990 | $55,226 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,990 | $55,226 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,010 | $12,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,470 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,765 | $50,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,182 | 5,438 | ||
| Admitted | 900 | 4,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1070 | 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 Mary-of-the-Woods College | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Albion College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albion College is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (1,354 students vs. 1,227 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Albion College?
- Albion College is 72.6% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($55,226.00 vs. $31,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Albion College than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($55,226.00 vs. $31,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ($18,470 vs. $18,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 3.5% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($12,570 vs. $13,010)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College as Albion College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 75% larger than aid received Saint Mary of the Woods College ($50,344 vs. $28,765)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 152 points higher than at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (952)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (21)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (3.35)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (76.1%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 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 Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Saint Mary of the Woods College (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $23,300 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $32,300)
- Saint Mary of the Woods College students graduate with a $201 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($26,999 vs. $27,200)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 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 Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/