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Overview |
Albion College | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Albion College | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Wittenberg University | ||
| 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
- Albion College is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 1,299 students)
Albion College vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Wittenberg University?
- Albion College is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Albion College than Wittenberg University ($54,410.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Wittenberg University ($19,351 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 10.5% lower than costs at Albion College ($11,280 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 45.3% larger than aid received Wittenberg University ($47,406 vs. $32,632)
Albion College vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Albion College .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Albion College (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $46,300)
- Wittenberg University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Wittenberg University 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 Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/