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Overview |
Alma College | Warner Pacific College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | warnerpacific.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Warner Pacific College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $19,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $19,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $9,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $23,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $8,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Alma College | Warner Pacific College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 436 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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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 | Warner Pacific College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Warner Pacific College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Warner Pacific College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Alma College | Warner Pacific College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Warner Pacific College | ||
| 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 Warner Pacific College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 444 students)
Alma College vs. Warner Pacific College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Warner Pacific College?
- Alma College is 135.2% more expensive to attend than Warner Pacific College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $19,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.2% higher at Alma College than Warner Pacific College ($45,346.00 vs. $19,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Warner Pacific College than Alma College ($23,834 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warner Pacific College are 27.6% lower than costs at Alma College ($9,896 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Warner Pacific College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 316.3% larger than aid received Warner Pacific College ($34,736 vs. $8,344)
Alma College vs. Warner Pacific College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Warner Pacific College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warner Pacific College or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Warner Pacific College (3.25)
- Warner Pacific College has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Warner Pacific College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Warner Pacific 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 Warner Pacific College and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Warner Pacific College (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Warner Pacific College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,200)
- Warner Pacific College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Warner Pacific College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warner Pacific College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/