- Albion College is a private school while Central Michigan University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Albion College has more expensive tuition of $55,746 than Central Michigan University ($14,190).
- Central Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.75% than Albion College (70.60%).
- Central Michigan University is larger with 14,557 students than Albion College (1,456 students).
| Albion College View More Rivals | Central Michigan University View More Rivals | |
| #133 in Liberal Arts Colleges #21 in Michigan | Rankings | #158 in National Universities #7 in Michigan |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Albion, MI | Location | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $55,746 | Undergraduate | $13,703 Michigan residents $14,190 out-of-state |
| $30,000 | Graduate | $16,293 |
| $47,368 | Financial Aid | $9,868 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 70.60% | Acceptance Rate | 67.75% |
| 18.78% | Yield | 23.87% |
| Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,456 | Total Students | 14,557 |
| 1,454 | Undergraduate | 10,401 |
| 2 | Graduate | 4,156 |
| Online Enrollment | 3,086 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 73% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $55,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,763) $6,080 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650) $5,562 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,686 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 123 Full-time 41 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 717 Full-time 235 Part-time |
| 402 Full-time 97 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,132 Full-time 368 Part-time |
| $65,835 for Faculties $55,400 Part-time | Average Salary | $90,760 for Faculties $59,786 Part-time |