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Overview |
Albion College | SWU | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Albion College | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | SWU | ||
| 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 1,175 students)
Albion College vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or SWU?
- Albion College is 105.2% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.2% higher at Albion College than Southern Wesleyan University ($54,410.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Albion College ($17,639 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 29.2% lower than costs at Albion College ($9,650 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Southern Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 141.4% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($47,406 vs. $19,636)
Albion College vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Albion College .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than SWU (51.2%)
Albion College vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or SWU? 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 SWU and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $10,800 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $44,800)
- Southern Wesleyan University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- SWU 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 SWU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/