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WMU GVSU Michigan State SAU Marquette University Allegheny College Trine University BLC Hope College Carthage Alma College AQ| Albion College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Albion College | WLC | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $258 |
Diversity |
Albion College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Albion College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | WLC | ||
| 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 WLC based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 1,086 students)
Albion College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or WLC?
- Albion College is 63.8% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at Albion College than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($54,410.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than WLC ($19,351 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 9.6% lower than costs at Albion College ($11,380 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 105% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($47,406 vs. $23,128)
Albion College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 3 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Albion College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or WLC? 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 WLC and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $12,600 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,200)
- WLC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($258 vs. $281)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albion College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/