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Overview |
Albion College | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Albion College | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $289 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Albion College | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Ripon 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 766 students)
Albion College vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Ripon College?
- Albion College is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Ripon College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $49,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Albion College than Ripon College ($54,410.00 vs. $49,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Ripon College ($19,351 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 31.4% lower than costs at Albion College ($9,490 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 22.1% larger than aid received Ripon College ($47,406 vs. $38,826)
Albion College vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 1 points higher than at Albion College (1104)
- Incoming Albion College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ripon College (24)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Ripon College (3.41)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Ripon 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 Ripon College and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Albion College (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Ripon College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $49,200)
- Albion College students graduate with a $800 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($27,200 vs. $28,000)
- Albion College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($281 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albion College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/