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Overview |
Alma College | D'Youville College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | dyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | D'Youville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $29,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $29,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $22,053 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Alma College | D'Youville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 2,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1025/1265 | |||
| 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 | D'Youville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | D'Youville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alma College | D'Youville College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Alma College | D'Youville College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | D'Youville College | ||
| 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
- D'Youville College is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. D'Youville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or D'Youville College?
- Alma College is 51.3% more expensive to attend than D'Youville College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Alma College than D'Youville College ($45,346.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at D'Youville College than Alma College ($21,755 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at D'Youville College are 32.9% lower than costs at Alma College ($9,500 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than D'Youville College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 57.5% larger than aid received D'Youville College ($34,736 vs. $22,053)
Alma College vs. D'Youville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or D'Youville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D'Youville College or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 74 points higher than at D'Youville College (1036)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at D'Youville College (23)
- Accepted freshman D'Youville College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- D'Youville College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. D'Youville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or D'Youville 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 D'Youville College and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than D'Youville College (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from D'Youville College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $48,300)
- D'Youville College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- D'Youville College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D'Youville College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/