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Overview |
Albion College | SAU | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Albion College | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $248 |
Diversity |
Albion College | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Albion College | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | SAU | ||
| 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
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or SAU?
- Albion College is 75.4% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at Albion College than Spring Arbor University ($54,410.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than SAU ($19,351 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 17.1% lower than costs at Albion College ($10,652 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 129.3% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($47,406 vs. $20,677)
Albion College vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 31 points higher than at SAU (1073)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than SAU (47.3%)
Albion College vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or SAU? 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 SAU and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Spring Arbor University (68% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $13,000 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $3,157 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($24,043 vs. $27,200)
- SAU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($248 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/