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Overview |
Alma College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Alma College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Alma College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Parkside?
- Alma College is 620% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.3% higher at Alma College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($45,346.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Alma College ($8,510 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 58.5% lower than costs at Alma College ($7,966 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 389.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($34,736 vs. $7,098)
Alma College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 140 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (67% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/