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Overview |
Alma College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | |||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Alma College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Salve Regina University?
- Alma College is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Salve Regina University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Alma College than Salve Regina University ($45,346.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Salve Regina University ($23,995 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 30.7% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($12,624 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 29.7% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($34,736 vs. $26,787)
Alma College vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Salve Regina University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Alma College (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,300)
- Salve Regina University and Alma College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and Alma College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/