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Overview |
Albion College | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Albion College | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Viterbo | ||
| 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
- Viterbo University is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Viterbo?
- Albion College is 79% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at Albion College than Viterbo University ($54,410.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Viterbo ($19,351 vs. $23,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 21.5% lower than costs at Albion College ($10,260 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 130.5% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($47,406 vs. $20,567)
Albion College vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 14 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Albion College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Viterbo students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Viterbo University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $44,300)
- Viterbo University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Viterbo 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 Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/