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Overview |
San Jose Christian College | Albion College | ||
| Location | Rocklin, CA | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,624 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jessup.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose Christian College | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,249 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,591 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,855 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
San Jose Christian College | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 710 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 468 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 |
San Jose Christian College | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose Christian College | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $281 |
Diversity |
San Jose Christian College | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
San Jose Christian College | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 28% | ||
Campus |
San Jose Christian College | 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
- William Jessup University is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (1,624 students vs. 1,456 students)
San Jose Christian College vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose Christian College or Albion College?
- Albion College is 51.1% more expensive to attend than San Jose Christian College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at Albion College than William Jessup University ($54,410.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than San Jose Christian College ($19,351 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 6.2% lower than costs at William Jessup University ($12,470 vs. $13,249)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than William Jessup University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 98.7% larger than aid received William Jessup University ($47,406 vs. $23,855)
San Jose Christian College vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose Christian College or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or San Jose Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 92 points higher than at San Jose Christian College (1012)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at San Jose Christian College (22)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at San Jose Christian College (3.33)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than San Jose Christian College (65.9%)
San Jose Christian College vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose Christian 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 San Jose Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than William Jessup University (68% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $15,500 more per year than San Jose Christian College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $40,100)
- William Jessup University students graduate with a $5,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,200)
- San Jose Christian College graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($222 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose Christian College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/