Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CMU OC Comets Michigan State GVSU Oakland Saginaw Valley State University Albion College Kalamazoo College Heidelberg University Michigan Ithaca College DePaul| Alma College | Rochester College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Alma College | Rochester College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #880 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | rc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Alma College | Rochester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $26,736 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $26,736 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $18,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $15,899 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Rochester College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Alma College | Rochester College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Alma College | Rochester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,403 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Rochester College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
Alma College | Rochester College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Rochester 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 Rochester College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 1,167 students)
Alma College vs. Rochester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Rochester College?
- Alma College is 69.6% more expensive to attend than Rochester College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at Alma College than Rochester College ($45,346.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester College than Alma College ($18,665 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 33.7% lower than costs at Alma College ($9,440 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Rochester College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 118.5% larger than aid received Rochester College ($34,736 vs. $15,899)
Alma College vs. Rochester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Rochester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rochester College or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 161 points higher than at Rochester College (949)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Rochester College (20)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Rochester College (3.13)
- Rochester College has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Rochester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Rochester 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 Rochester College and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Rochester College (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $38,100)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $2,597 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($24,403 vs. $27,000)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/