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CMU OC Comets Michigan State GVSU Saginaw Valley State University Albion College Oakland Kalamazoo College Michigan| Alma College | Walsh College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alma College | Walsh | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Troy, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | walshcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Walsh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Alma College | Walsh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Alma College | Walsh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Walsh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,832 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $163 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Walsh | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Alma College | Walsh | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | - | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Walsh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Walsh based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 1,218 students)
Alma College vs. Walsh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Walsh?
- Alma College is ?% more expensive to attend than Walsh for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Alma College than Walsh College ($45,346.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Walsh College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is ?% larger than aid received Walsh College ($34,736 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Walsh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh or Alma College .
Alma College vs. Walsh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Walsh? 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 Walsh and Alma College.
- Graduates from Walsh College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $48,300)
- Walsh College students graduate with a $11,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($15,832 vs. $27,000)
- Walsh graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($163 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/