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Overview |
Albion College | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Albion College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Albion College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $263 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Albion College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Edgewood College | ||
| 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
- Edgewood College is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (1,876 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Edgewood College?
- Albion College is 62.2% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at Albion College than Edgewood College ($54,410.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Edgewood College ($19,351 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 2.9% lower than costs at Albion College ($12,120 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 144.1% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($47,406 vs. $19,418)
Albion College vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 54 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Edgewood College (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,200)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($263 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/