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Overview |
BHU | Alma College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 371 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | beulah.org | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
BHU | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,632 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
BHU | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
BHU | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BHU | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $46,673 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $482 | $279 |
Diversity |
BHU | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
BHU | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 6% | ||
Campus |
BHU | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than BHU based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 371 students)
BHU vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BHU or Alma College?
- Alma College is 494.2% more expensive to attend than BHU for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 494.2% higher at Alma College than Beulah Heights University ($45,346.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beulah Heights University are 23.8% lower than costs at Alma College ($10,200 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Beulah Heights University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is ?% larger than aid received Beulah Heights University ($34,736 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, BHU or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or BHU .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at BHU (3.0)
BHU vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BHU or Alma 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 Alma College and BHU.
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $14,400 more per year than BHU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $33,900)
- Alma College students graduate with a $19,673 lower median federal student loan debt than BHU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $46,673)
- Alma College graduates are paying $203 less per month on federal student loans than BHU graduates. ($279 vs. $482)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BHU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/