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McMurry University UMHB WMU GVSU Michigan State SAU Allegheny College Trine University Hope College TLU Alma College AQ| Albion College | Hardin Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Albion College | HSU | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $268 |
Diversity |
Albion College | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Albion College | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | HSU | ||
| 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or HSU?
- Albion College is 77.3% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at Albion College than Hardin Simmons University ($54,410.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than HSU ($19,351 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 24.9% lower than costs at Albion College ($9,980 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 108.9% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($47,406 vs. $22,695)
Albion College vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 74 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or HSU? 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 HSU and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Hardin Simmons University (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $9,000 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $46,600)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,211 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,200)
- HSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($268 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/