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Overview |
Alma College | Grace University | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | graceuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Grace University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $7,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $19,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $13,079 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Grace University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 159 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | Grace University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Grace University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $183 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Grace University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Alma College | Grace University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | - | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Grace 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
- Alma College is larger than than Grace University based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 298 students)
Alma College vs. Grace University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Grace University?
- Alma College is 105% more expensive to attend than Grace University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105% higher at Alma College than Grace University ($45,346.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace University than Alma College ($19,798 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace University are 72.4% lower than costs at Alma College ($7,324 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Grace University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 165.6% larger than aid received Grace University ($34,736 vs. $13,079)
Alma College vs. Grace University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Grace University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace University or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 107 points higher than at Grace University (1003)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Grace University (22)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Grace University (3.08)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Grace University (45.9%)
Alma College vs. Grace University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Grace 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 Grace University and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Grace University (67% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Grace University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $33,300)
- Grace University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- Grace University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/