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Overview |
Albion College | NCU | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Albion College | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $245 |
Diversity |
Albion College | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Albion College | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | NCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albion College is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 699 students)
Albion College vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or NCU?
- Albion College is 64.9% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at Albion College than Northwest Christian University ($54,410.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than NCU ($19,351 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 19% lower than costs at Albion College ($10,480 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 129.7% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($47,406 vs. $20,642)
Albion College vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 112 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at NCU (3.45)
- NCU has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or NCU? 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 NCU and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Albion College (100% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $9,700 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,200)
- NCU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($245 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/