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Overview |
CIIS | Alma College | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,145 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciis.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
CIIS | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
CIIS | Alma College | ||
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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 |
CIIS | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CIIS | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
CIIS | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 81% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
CIIS | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 6% | ||
Campus |
CIIS | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of Integral Studies is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,145 students vs. 1,260 students)
CIIS vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CIIS or Alma College?
- Alma College is ?% more expensive to attend than CIIS for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Alma College than California Institute of Integral Studies ($45,346.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than California Institute of Integral Studies (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is ?% larger than aid received California Institute of Integral Studies ($34,736 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CIIS or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or CIIS .
CIIS vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CIIS or Alma 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 Alma College and CIIS.
- California Institute of Integral Studies students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- CIIS graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CIIS students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/