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Overview |
Alma College | EC | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | |||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alma College | EC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Alma College | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 657 students)
Alma College vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or EC?
- Alma College is 28.6% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Alma College than Elmira College ($45,346.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than EC ($23,995 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 6.1% lower than costs at Elmira College ($12,624 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 28.2% larger than aid received Elmira College ($34,736 vs. $27,091)
Alma College vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or EC? 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 EC and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Elmira College (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $2,300 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,000)
- Elmira College and Alma College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elmira College and Alma College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/