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Overview |
Ozarks | Albion College | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 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 |
Ozarks | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $281 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Ozarks | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | 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
- Albion College is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Albion College?
- Albion College is 118.1% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.1% higher at Albion College than University of the Ozarks ($54,410.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than Albion College ($16,319 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 49.2% lower than costs at Albion College ($8,358 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 146.6% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($47,406 vs. $19,224)
Ozarks vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 70 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks 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 Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than University of the Ozarks (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $13,400 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $42,200)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $4,660 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($22,540 vs. $27,200)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($233 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/