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Overview |
Alma College | LRC | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #796 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Alma College | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alma College | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Alma College | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Alma College | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | LRC | ||
| 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
- La Roche College is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,068 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or LRC?
- Alma College is 44.7% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Alma College than La Roche College ($45,346.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than LRC ($23,995 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 2.1% lower than costs at La Roche College ($12,624 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 65.8% larger than aid received La Roche College ($34,736 vs. $20,948)
Alma College vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 171 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or LRC? 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 LRC and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than La Roche College (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $4,000 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,300)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LRC 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 LRC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/