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Overview |
Albion College | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 920/1150 | ||
| 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 | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $276 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
Albion College | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Erskine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albion College is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 956 students)
Albion College vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Erskine College?
- Albion College is 58% more expensive to attend than Erskine College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $34,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at Albion College than Erskine College ($54,410.00 vs. $34,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Erskine College ($19,351 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Erskine College are 0.2% lower than costs at Albion College ($12,450 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Erskine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 181.6% larger than aid received Erskine College ($47,406 vs. $16,834)
Albion College vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 111 points higher than at Erskine College (993)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Albion College vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Erskine 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 Erskine College and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Erskine College (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $40,300)
- Erskine College students graduate with a $450 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,200)
- Erskine College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($276 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Erskine College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/