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Overview |
Alma College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,771 | ||
| 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 | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Alma College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Alma College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Alma College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| 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
- East Texas Baptist University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,771 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or East Texas Baptist University?
- Alma College is 65.2% more expensive to attend than East Texas Baptist University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at Alma College than East Texas Baptist University ($45,346.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than East Texas Baptist University ($23,995 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Texas Baptist University are 23.8% lower than costs at Alma College ($10,195 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as East Texas Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 109.9% larger than aid received East Texas Baptist University ($34,736 vs. $16,552)
Alma College vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 128 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at East Texas Baptist University (3.4)
- East Texas Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or East Texas Baptist University? 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 East Texas Baptist University and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than East Texas Baptist University (67% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $6,200 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,100)
- East Texas Baptist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- East Texas Baptist University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Texas Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/