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Overview |
Alma College | UWest | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 164 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Alma College | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Alma College | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Alma College | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Alma College | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | UWest | ||
| 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 UWest based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 164 students)
Alma College vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or UWest?
- Alma College is 251.2% more expensive to attend than UWest for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 251.2% higher at Alma College than University of the West ($45,346.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the West than Alma College ($19,028 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 30.7% lower than costs at Alma College ($9,656 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than University of the West (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 324.1% larger than aid received University of the West ($34,736 vs. $8,190)
Alma College vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 1.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UWest (2.43)
- UWest has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or UWest? 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 UWest and Alma College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/