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Overview |
Alma College | Boricua College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 461 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | boricuacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Boricua College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $12,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $12,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $5,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $14,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $9,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Alma College | Boricua College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 |
Alma College | Boricua College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Boricua College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $7,890 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $81 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Boricua College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 82% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Alma College | Boricua College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Boricua College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Boricua College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 461 students)
Alma College vs. Boricua College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Boricua College?
- Alma College is 277.9% more expensive to attend than Boricua College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 277.9% higher at Alma College than Boricua College ($45,346.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boricua College than Alma College ($14,214 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boricua College are 119.5% lower than costs at Alma College ($5,750 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Boricua College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 273.2% larger than aid received Boricua College ($34,736 vs. $9,307)
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Boricua College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Boricua College or Alma College .
Alma College vs. Boricua College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Boricua 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 Boricua College and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Boricua College (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $14,600 more per year than Boricua College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $33,700)
- Boricua College students graduate with a $19,110 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($7,890 vs. $27,000)
- Boricua College graduates are paying $198 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($81 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boricua College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/