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Overview |
Alma College | JCU | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | |||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Alma College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Alma College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Alma College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at JCU than Alma College ($45,490.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than JCU ($23,995 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 4.6% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,624 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 14.2% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($34,736 vs. $30,415)
Alma College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 17 points higher than at Alma College (1110)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or JCU? 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 JCU and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Alma College (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $48,300)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/