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Overview |
Alma College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 157 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | crossroads.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $11,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $11,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Alma College | Crossroads Bible 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 | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $315 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 60% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Alma College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Crossroads Bible 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 Crossroads Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 157 students)
Alma College vs. Crossroads Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Crossroads Bible College?
- Alma College is 282.7% more expensive to attend than Crossroads Bible College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $11,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 282.7% higher at Alma College than Crossroads Bible College ($45,346.00 vs. $11,850.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crossroads Bible College are 20.2% lower than costs at Alma College ($10,500 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Crossroads Bible College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is ?% larger than aid received Crossroads Bible College ($34,736 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Crossroads Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crossroads Bible College or Alma College .
Alma College vs. Crossroads Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Crossroads Bible 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 Crossroads Bible College and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Crossroads Bible College (67% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $19,100 more per year than Crossroads Bible College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $29,200)
- Alma College students graduate with a $3,485 lower median federal student loan debt than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,485)
- Alma College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($279 vs. $315)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Crossroads Bible College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/