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CMU OC Comets Michigan State Cornell College GVSU Saginaw Valley State University Albion College Knox College Oakland Carroll University Kalamazoo College Carthage| Alma College | Ripon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alma College | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Alma College | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Ripon College | ||
| 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
- Alma College is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 766 students)
Alma College vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Alma College for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Ripon College than Alma College ($49,300.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ripon College than Alma College ($21,999 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 33% lower than costs at Alma College ($9,490 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 11.8% larger than aid received Alma College ($38,826 vs. $34,736)
Alma College vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 5 points higher than at Ripon College (1105)
- Incoming Alma College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ripon College (24)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Ripon College (3.41)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Ripon 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 Ripon College and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Alma College (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $900 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,300)
- Alma College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Alma College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/