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Overview |
Alma College | WWU | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Alma College | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.4 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Alma College | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Alma College | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 20% |
Students |
Alma College | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | WWU | ||
| 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
- William Woods University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or WWU?
- Alma College is 71.1% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at Alma College than William Woods University ($45,346.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Alma College ($23,363 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 20.8% lower than costs at Alma College ($10,450 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 70% larger than aid received William Woods University ($34,736 vs. $20,431)
Alma College vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 75 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than WWU (61.5%)
Alma College vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or WWU? 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 WWU and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than William Woods University (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $9,700 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/