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Overview |
Albion College | MLC | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | New Ulm, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | mlc-wels.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | MLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $17,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $17,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $6,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $22,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $6,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Albion College | MLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 215 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 78.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1051/1316 | ||
| 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 | MLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | MLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $239 |
Diversity |
Albion College | MLC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Albion College | MLC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | MLC | ||
| 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 MLC based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 880 students)
Albion College vs. MLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or MLC?
- Albion College is 212.3% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.3% higher at Albion College than Martin Luther College ($54,410.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than MLC ($19,351 vs. $22,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 81.2% lower than costs at Albion College ($6,880 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 652.4% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($47,406 vs. $6,301)
Albion College vs. MLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or MLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MLC or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 41 points higher than at Albion College (1104)
- Incoming MLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Albion College (24)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. MLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or MLC? 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 MLC and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Albion College (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $17,600 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $4,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,200)
- MLC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($239 vs. $281)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albion College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/