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Overview |
Albion College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $278 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Albion College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Michigan Tech?
- Albion College is 214.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at Albion College than Michigan Technological University ($54,410.00 vs. $39,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Albion College ($18,235 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 3.4% lower than costs at Albion College ($12,058 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Michigan Technological University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 194.2% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($47,406 vs. $16,114)
Albion College vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 103 points higher than at Albion College (1104)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Albion College (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Michigan Tech? 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 Michigan Tech and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Michigan Technological University (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Albion College graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $55,600)
- Michigan Technological University students graduate with a $300 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,200)
- Michigan Tech graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($278 vs. $281)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albion College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/