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Albion, MI · Adrian, MI
| Albion College | Siena Heights University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $14,301/yr | $17,124/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,036/yr | $15,624/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $18,750 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,772/yr | $15,145/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,085/yr | $17,260/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $16,656/yr | $18,284/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $24,368/yr | $17,857/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $199/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,830/yr | $13,530/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,300/yr | $13,530/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $850/yr | $1,212/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $950/yr | $2,144/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $69,986/yr | $44,449/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $56,950/yr | $30,778/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $56,950/yr | $30,778/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 47% | 34% |
| Students taking federal loans | 64% | 68% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 81% | 69% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 806–1073 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 954 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 16–23 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 14–23 · Math 16–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,438 | 1,809 |
| Students accepted | 4,522 | 1,204 |
| Students who enrolled | 363 | 294 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 8% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 7% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 62% | 39% |
| Freshmen who come back | 71% | 70% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,799/yr | $57,529/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,306–$85,694 | $37,017–$79,860 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 61% | 71% |
| White students graduating | 66% | 50% |
| Black students graduating | 44% | 15% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 55% | 19% |
| Asian students graduating | 83% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,203/yr | $49,913/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 72% |
| Graduate on time | 49% | 22% |
| Pell students who graduate | 52% | 37% |
| First-gen students who finish | 62% | 37% |
| Low-income students who finish | 52% | 30% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 34% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $55,035/yr | $54,441/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 14% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 13% | Business, Management & Marketing 24% · Health Professions 22% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 6% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 24% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 22% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 13% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 6% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 10% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Accounting and Related Services — $62,266/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $77,581/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 21% | 9.7% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,300 | 1,495 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 153 |
| Average professor pay | $7,469/mo | $6,749/mo |
| Full-time professors | 88% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $54,588 | $38,665 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Albion, MI | Adrian, MI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1835 | 1919 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5% | 0% |
| Men | 47% | 46% |
| Women | 53% | 54% |
| White students | 54% | 64% |
| Black students | 16% | 14% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 13% | 10% |
| Asian students | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 1.7% |
| Other / not reported | 7% | 9.3% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 28% | 44% |
| Part-time students | 0.5% | 25% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.8% | 30% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $18,176/yr | $6,331/yr |
| Endowment | $144.1M | $14.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,448 | 639 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,080/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $6,650/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NAIA Division II |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 24 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 632 | 827 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $6.1M |
| Athletics budget | $5.6M | $10.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.0M | $11.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $53,475 | $0 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.