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Overview |
Curry College | Albion College | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Curry College | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Curry College | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $281 |
Diversity |
Curry College | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Curry College | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Curry 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
- Curry College is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (2,052 students vs. 1,456 students)
Curry College vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or Albion College?
- Albion College is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Curry College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $42,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Albion College than Curry College ($54,410.00 vs. $42,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Curry College ($19,351 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 36.6% lower than costs at Curry College ($12,470 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Curry College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 61.2% larger than aid received Curry College ($47,406 vs. $29,402)
Curry College vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or Curry College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 163 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Curry College vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Curry College (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Curry College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $50,700)
- Curry College students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,200)
- Curry College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($268 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Curry College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/