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Ship WMU Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania GVSU Michigan State SAU Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus PennWest Clarion Penn State Erie-Behrend College Gannon University Allegheny College Duquesne University| Albion College | PennWest Edinboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Albion College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Albion College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Albion College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Albion College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| 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
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or PennWest Edinboro?
- Albion College is 605.2% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 370.1% higher at Albion College than PennWest Edinboro ($54,410.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 6.9% lower than costs at Albion College ($11,660 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than PennWest Edinboro (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($47,406 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 154 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Albion College (3.48)
Albion College vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than PennWest Edinboro (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $17,900 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $37,700)
- PennWest Edinboro students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/