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Overview |
Alma College | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #534 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1340 | |||
| 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 | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Alma College | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Carroll 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
- Carroll University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (3,283 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Carroll University?
- Alma College is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Alma College than Carroll University ($45,346.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Carroll University ($23,995 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 9.2% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,564 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 45.1% larger than aid received Carroll University ($34,736 vs. $23,933)
Alma College vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 23 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Alma College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Carroll 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 Carroll University and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Carroll University (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,200)
- Carroll University and Alma College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carroll University and Alma 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 Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/