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Overview |
Albion College | Randolph | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $27,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $27,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $19,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 1,602 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 1,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Albion College | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Randolph based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 553 students)
Albion College vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Randolph?
- Albion College is 99.5% more expensive to attend than Randolph for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $27,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.5% higher at Albion College than Randolph College ($54,410.00 vs. $27,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Randolph ($19,351 vs. $22,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 9.1% lower than costs at Albion College ($11,430 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Randolph College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 140.8% larger than aid received Randolph College ($47,406 vs. $19,688)
Albion College vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 90 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Randolph? 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 Randolph and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Randolph College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $12,400 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $43,200)
- Randolph College students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Randolph 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 Randolph students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/