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Overview |
Clarke University | Albion College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 965 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,900 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,900 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,275 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,403 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarke University | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,665 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1160 | 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 |
Clarke University | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $281 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Clarke University | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Clarke University | Albion College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albion College is larger than than Clarke University based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 965 students)
Clarke University vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or Albion College?
- Albion College is 47.5% more expensive to attend than Clarke University for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $36,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Albion College than Clarke University ($54,410.00 vs. $36,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Clarke University ($19,351 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarke University are 17.6% lower than costs at Albion College ($10,600 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University as Albion College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 86.6% larger than aid received Clarke University ($47,406 vs. $25,403)
Clarke University vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke University or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or Clarke University .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 59 points higher than at Clarke University (1045)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Clarke University (23)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Clarke University (3.36)
- Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Clarke University vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke University 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 Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Clarke University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $12,800 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $42,800)
- Clarke University students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,200)
- Clarke University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($268 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarke 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/