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Overview |
CSU | Alma College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,260 students)
CSU vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Alma College?
- Alma College is 492.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 492.3% higher at Alma College than Chicago State University ($45,346.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Alma College ($6,446 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 9.3% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($12,624 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 118.6% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($34,736 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 235 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Chicago State University (67% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $10,000 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $38,300)
- Alma College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- Alma College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/