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Overview |
Alma College | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | |||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $287 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Alma College | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Walsh College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Walsh University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,309 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Walsh College?
- Alma College is 44.3% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Alma College than Walsh University ($45,346.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Alma College ($20,032 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 7.9% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,700 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Walsh University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 32.7% larger than aid received Walsh University ($34,736 vs. $26,172)
Alma College vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Walsh College? 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 College and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Walsh University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,400)
- Alma College students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- Alma College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/