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Overview |
Wheelock College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheelock College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheelock College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Wheelock College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheelock College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Wheelock College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 6% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock College | Alma 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
- Alma College is larger than than Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 890 students)
Wheelock College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or Alma College?
- Alma College is 29.7% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at Alma College than Wheelock College ($45,346.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Wheelock College ($23,995 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 18.6% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($12,624 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Wheelock College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 59.4% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($34,736 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Wheelock College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 166 points higher than at Wheelock College (944)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wheelock College (21)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Wheelock College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock College 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 Wheelock College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Wheelock College (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $36,300)
- Alma College and Wheelock College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alma College and Wheelock College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheelock College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/