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Overview |
Alma College | Central Christian College of the Bible | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Moberly, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 190 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | cccb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Central Christian College of the Bible | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $13,870 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $10,377 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Central Christian College of the Bible | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Central Christian College of the Bible | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Central Christian College of the Bible | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $182 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Central Christian College of the Bible | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Alma College | Central Christian College of the Bible | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Central Christian College of the Bible | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Central Christian College of the Bible based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 190 students)
Alma College vs. Central Christian College of the Bible Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Central Christian College of the Bible?
- Alma College is 412.4% more expensive to attend than Central Christian College of the Bible for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 412.4% higher at Alma College than Central Christian College of the Bible ($45,346.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Christian College of the Bible than Alma College ($13,870 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Christian College of the Bible are 50.3% lower than costs at Alma College ($8,400 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Central Christian College of the Bible (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 234.7% larger than aid received Central Christian College of the Bible ($34,736 vs. $10,377)
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Central Christian College of the Bible? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central Christian College of the Bible or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 125 points higher than at Central Christian College of the Bible (985)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central Christian College of the Bible (21)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Central Christian College of the Bible (3.01)
Alma College vs. Central Christian College of the Bible Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Central Christian College of the Bible? 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 Central Christian College of the Bible and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Central Christian College of the Bible (67% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $17,300 more per year than Central Christian College of the Bible graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $31,000)
- Central Christian College of the Bible students graduate with a $9,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($17,688 vs. $27,000)
- Central Christian College of the Bible graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($182 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Christian College of the Bible students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/