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Overview |
Alma College | Centra College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 50% | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Alma College | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 227 students)
Alma College vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Centra College?
- Alma College is 390.8% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 390.8% higher at Alma College than Centra College ($45,346.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Centra College ($23,995 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 34.2% lower than costs at Alma College ($9,406 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Centra College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 434.8% larger than aid received Centra College ($34,736 vs. $6,495)
Alma College vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Alma College .
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Centra College (40%)
Alma College vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Centra 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 Centra College and Alma College.
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Centra College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,800)
- Centra College students graduate with a $14,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($12,042 vs. $27,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centra College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/