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Overview |
Alma College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,203 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | cuaa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $26,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $21,163 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Alma College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 1,962 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Alma College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| 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
- Alma College is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 1,203 students)
Alma College vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Concordia University-Ann Arbor?
- Alma College is 38.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Ann Arbor for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Alma College than Concordia University Ann Arbor ($45,346.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($23,995 vs. $26,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Ann Arbor are 3.8% lower than costs at Alma College ($12,160 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Concordia University Ann Arbor (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 64.1% larger than aid received Concordia University Ann Arbor ($34,736 vs. $21,163)
Alma College vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 120 points higher than at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (990)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (21)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/