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Overview |
Central College | Albion College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Central College | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
Central College | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Central College | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Albion College | ||
| 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 Central College based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Albion College?
- Albion College is 174.8% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.8% higher at Albion College than Central College ($54,410.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Central College ($19,351 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 14.8% lower than costs at Albion College ($10,860 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Albion College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 331% larger than aid received Central College ($47,406 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 36 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Central College vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Albion College? 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 Albion College and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Central College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $48,000)
- Central College students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Central College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albion College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/