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GVSU CMU OC Comets Michigan State Saginaw Valley State University Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Kalamazoo College Oakland Michigan| Alma College | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alma College | AQ | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Alma College | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Alma College | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | AQ | ||
| 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
- Aquinas College is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or AQ?
- Alma College is 24.3% more expensive to attend than AQ for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $36,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Alma College than Aquinas College ($45,346.00 vs. $36,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Alma College ($18,605 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 19.4% lower than costs at Alma College ($10,572 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 15.6% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($34,736 vs. $30,049)
Alma College vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 20 points higher than at AQ (1090)
- Incoming Alma College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AQ (24)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or AQ? 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 AQ and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Aquinas College (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $8,300 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/