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Overview |
Albion College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Albion College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $211 |
Diversity |
Albion College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 22% |
Students |
Albion College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or University of Charleston?
- Albion College is 73.3% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.3% higher at Albion College than University of Charleston ($54,410.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than University of Charleston ($19,351 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 22.3% lower than costs at Albion College ($10,200 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 111.4% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($47,406 vs. $22,422)
Albion College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 110 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than University of Charleston (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $10,400 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,200)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($211 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston 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/