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Overview |
Albion College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1114/1372 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Albion College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $299 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Albion College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Allegheny 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 Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 1,353 students)
Albion College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Allegheny College?
- Albion College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Albion College than Allegheny College ($54,410.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Allegheny College ($19,351 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 10.6% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,470 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 11.3% larger than aid received Allegheny College ($47,406 vs. $42,599)
Albion College vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Albion College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Albion College (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $400 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $55,200)
- Albion College students graduate with a $1,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,200 vs. $29,000)
- Albion College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($281 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albion College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/