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Overview |
Albion College | Coker | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #958 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $9,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $19,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 996 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Albion College | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $289 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Albion College | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Coker | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Coker based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 1,160 students)
Albion College vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Coker?
- Albion College is 76.3% more expensive to attend than Coker for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.3% higher at Albion College than Coker College ($54,410.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than Albion College ($19,345 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 26.1% lower than costs at Albion College ($9,892 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Coker College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 85.8% larger than aid received Coker College ($47,406 vs. $25,519)
Albion College vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 144 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Coker? 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 Coker and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Coker College (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $20,000 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $35,600)
- Albion College students graduate with a $800 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($27,200 vs. $28,000)
- Albion College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($281 vs. $289)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/