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Overview |
Albion College | WVU | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Albion College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $248 |
Diversity |
Albion College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Albion College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or WVU?
- Albion College is 481.3% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.8% higher at Albion College than West Virginia University ($54,410.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Albion College ($12,202 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 7.3% lower than costs at Albion College ($11,618 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 305.7% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($47,406 vs. $11,685)
Albion College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 26 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming Albion College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or WVU? 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 WVU and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than West Virginia University (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $5,000 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $3,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,200)
- WVU 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 WVU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/