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Overview |
Albion College | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 2,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #470 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | msj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $33,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $33,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $10,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $25,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 2,127 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 1,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 54.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1068/1233 | ||
| 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 | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $289 |
Diversity |
Albion College | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Albion College | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Mount St. Joseph is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (2,027 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or College of Mount St. Joseph?
- Albion College is 61.2% more expensive to attend than College of Mount St. Joseph for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $33,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at Albion College than College of Mount St. Joseph ($54,410.00 vs. $33,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Mount St. Joseph than Albion College ($17,506 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Mount St. Joseph are 17.1% lower than costs at Albion College ($10,650 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as College of Mount St. Joseph (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 88.5% larger than aid received College of Mount St. Joseph ($47,406 vs. $25,149)
Albion College vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or College of Mount St. Joseph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount St. Joseph or Albion College .
- Accepted freshman College of Mount St. Joseph students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than College of Mount St. Joseph (54.3%)
Albion College vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or College of Mount St. Joseph? 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 College of Mount St. Joseph and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than College of Mount St. Joseph (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $10,900 more per year than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $44,700)
- Albion College students graduate with a $800 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($27,200 vs. $28,000)
- Albion College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($281 vs. $289)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Mount St. Joseph students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/