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Overview |
Albion College | Barton College | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Wilson, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #949 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | barton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Barton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $34,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $34,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $23,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $23,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Barton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 2,129 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 2,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Barton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Barton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Barton College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Albion College | Barton College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Barton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albion College is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 1,265 students)
Albion College vs. Barton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Barton College?
- Albion College is 58.2% more expensive to attend than Barton College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at Albion College than Barton College ($54,410.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Barton College ($19,351 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 12.3% lower than costs at Albion College ($11,100 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Barton College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 102.3% larger than aid received Barton College ($47,406 vs. $23,431)
Albion College vs. Barton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Barton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barton College or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 145 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Barton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Barton 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 Barton College and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Barton College (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $16,900 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $38,700)
- Barton College students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Barton College 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 Barton College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/