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Overview |
Union College | Albion College | ||
| Location | Barbourville, KY | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 970 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unionky.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,737 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,737 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,261 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,221 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,168 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Union College | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,142 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 610 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1148 | 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 |
Union College | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $281 |
Diversity |
Union College | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Union College | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Union 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 970 students)
Union College vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Albion College?
- Albion College is 89.3% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.3% higher at Albion College than Union College ($54,410.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Albion College ($18,221 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 51% lower than costs at Albion College ($8,261 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Union College as Albion College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 104.6% larger than aid received Union College ($47,406 vs. $23,168)
Union College vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or Union College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 134 points higher than at Union College (970)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Union College (21)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Union College (3.15)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Union College (53.4%)
Union College vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union 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 Union College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Union College (68% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $20,800 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $34,800)
- Union College students graduate with a $3,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,200)
- Union College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($248 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/