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Overview |
Albion College | JCU | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $278 |
Diversity |
Albion College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Albion College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or JCU?
- Albion College is 19.6% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Albion College than John Carroll University ($54,410.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than JCU ($19,351 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 5.9% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,470 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 55.9% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($47,406 vs. $30,415)
Albion College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 23 points higher than at Albion College (1104)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Albion College (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or JCU? 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 JCU and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Albion College (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Albion College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $55,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $261 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,200)
- JCU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($278 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU 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/