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Overview |
Alma College | Allen University | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Alma College | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alma College | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $383 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Alma College | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 657 students)
Alma College vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Allen University?
- Alma College is 261.6% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.6% higher at Alma College than Allen University ($45,346.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Alma College ($13,774 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 47.1% lower than costs at Alma College ($8,584 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Allen University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 208.3% larger than aid received Allen University ($34,736 vs. $11,268)
Alma College vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Alma College .
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Alma College vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Allen University? 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 Allen University and Alma College.
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $24,000 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $24,300)
- Alma College students graduate with a $10,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,119)
- Alma College graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($279 vs. $383)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/