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Overview |
Alma College | New Hope Christian College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 38 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | newhope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | New Hope Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $14,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $14,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $6,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $15,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $11,137 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Alma College | New Hope Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 85 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 29 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 34.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 41.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| 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 | New Hope Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | New Hope Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Alma College | New Hope Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Alma College | New Hope Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | New Hope Christian College | ||
| 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 New Hope Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 38 students)
Alma College vs. New Hope Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or New Hope Christian College?
- Alma College is 212.3% more expensive to attend than New Hope Christian College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $14,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.3% higher at Alma College than New Hope Christian College ($45,346.00 vs. $14,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Hope Christian College than Alma College ($15,863 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Hope Christian College are 100.4% lower than costs at Alma College ($6,300 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than New Hope Christian College (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 211.9% larger than aid received New Hope Christian College ($34,736 vs. $11,137)
Alma College vs. New Hope Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or New Hope Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New Hope Christian College or Alma College .
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than New Hope Christian College (34.1%)
Alma College vs. New Hope Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or New Hope Christian College? 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 New Hope Christian College and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than New Hope Christian College (67% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $19,300 more per year than New Hope Christian College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $29,000)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Hope Christian College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/