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Overview |
Albion College | Hartwick College | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Oneonta, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | hartwick.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Hartwick College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $50,254 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $50,254 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $14,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $22,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $41,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Hartwick College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 3,553 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 2,122 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 10/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Hartwick College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Hartwick College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Hartwick College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Albion College | Hartwick College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Hartwick 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 Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 1,103 students)
Albion College vs. Hartwick College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Hartwick College?
- Albion College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Hartwick College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $50,254.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Albion College than Hartwick College ($54,410.00 vs. $50,254.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Hartwick College ($19,351 vs. $22,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 12.5% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($12,470 vs. $14,028)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Hartwick College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 13.6% larger than aid received Hartwick College ($47,406 vs. $41,717)
Albion College vs. Hartwick College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Hartwick College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hartwick College or Albion College .
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Hartwick College (3.36)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Hartwick College (59.7%)
Albion College vs. Hartwick College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Hartwick 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 Hartwick College and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Hartwick College (68% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Hartwick College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $45,100)
- Hartwick College students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Hartwick College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hartwick 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/