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Overview |
IWU | Albion College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IWU | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $281 |
Diversity |
IWU | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
IWU | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 28% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,456 students)
IWU vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Albion College?
- Albion College is 83.3% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.3% higher at Albion College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($54,410.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than IWU ($19,351 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 24.1% lower than costs at Albion College ($10,050 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Albion College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 134.8% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($47,406 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 18 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming IWU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Albion College (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Albion College (66.5%)
IWU vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Albion College (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $1,300 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $54,300)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $3,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,200)
- IWU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($249 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/