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Overview |
Albion College | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $12,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $18,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 2,239 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1065/1234 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Albion College | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | N/A |
Diversity |
Albion College | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Albion College | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Ozarks is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (1,487 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or College of the Ozarks?
- Albion College is 174.8% more expensive to attend than College of the Ozarks for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.8% higher at Albion College than College of the Ozarks ($54,410.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than Albion College ($12,611 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 52.1% lower than costs at Albion College ($8,200 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as College of the Ozarks (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 152.8% larger than aid received College of the Ozarks ($47,406 vs. $18,754)
Albion College vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or College of the Ozarks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Ozarks or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 35 points higher than at College of the Ozarks (1069)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
Albion College vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or College of the Ozarks? 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 the Ozarks and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than College of the Ozarks (68% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $18,800 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/