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CMU OC Comets Michigan State GVSU Saginaw Valley State University Albion College Oakland Kalamazoo College Michigan FDU| Alma College | Metropolitan College of New York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alma College | MCNY | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | mcny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | MCNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $19,338 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $19,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $22,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $12,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | MCNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 113 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 74 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 41.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | MCNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | MCNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 18% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $356 |
Diversity |
Alma College | MCNY | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Alma College | MCNY | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | MCNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 632 students)
Alma College vs. MCNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or MCNY?
- Alma College is 134.5% more expensive to attend than MCNY for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.5% higher at Alma College than Metropolitan College of New York ($45,346.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Metropolitan College of New York than Alma College ($22,183 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan College of New York are 12.7% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,200 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Metropolitan College of New York (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 169.8% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($34,736 vs. $12,873)
Alma College vs. MCNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or MCNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNY or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 1.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- MCNY has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. MCNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or MCNY? 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 MCNY and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (67% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $7,800 more per year than MCNY graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,500)
- Alma College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,500)
- Alma College graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($279 vs. $356)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/