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Overview |
DePaul | Alma College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
DePaul | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 6% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,260 students)
DePaul vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Alma College?
- Alma College is 7.5% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Alma College than DePaul University ($45,346.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than DePaul ($23,995 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 27.3% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,624 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 33.6% larger than aid received DePaul University ($34,736 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Alma College (64.7%)
DePaul vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than DePaul University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,300)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/