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Overview |
Alma College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Alma College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alma College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Alma College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (3,491 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Alma College is 541.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.1% higher at Alma College than SUNY at Fredonia ($45,346.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Alma College ($15,795 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 12.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($12,624 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than SUNY at Fredonia (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 221.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($34,736 vs. $10,794)
Alma College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 60 points higher than at SUNY at Fredonia (1050)
- Incoming Alma College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at SUNY at Fredonia (24)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $6,000 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY at Fredonia graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Fredonia students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/