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Overview |
IU East | Albion College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $281 |
Diversity |
IU East | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
IU East | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 28% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Albion College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 1,456 students)
IU East vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Albion College?
- Albion College is 648% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.7% higher at Albion College than Indiana University East ($54,410.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Albion College ($8,837 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 32.5% lower than costs at Albion College ($9,412 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 502.1% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($47,406 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 143 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Albion College (66.5%)
IU East vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Indiana University East (68% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $22,700 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,200)
- IU East graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($211 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/