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Overview |
Golden Gate University | Alma College | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ggu.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golden Gate University | 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 |
Golden Gate University | 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 |
Golden Gate University | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Golden Gate University | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,839 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $308 | $279 |
Diversity |
Golden Gate University | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 4% |
Students |
Golden Gate University | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 6% | ||
Campus |
Golden Gate University | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Golden Gate University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 1,260 students)
Golden Gate University vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golden Gate University or Alma College?
- Alma College is ?% more expensive to attend than Golden Gate University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Alma College than Golden Gate University ($45,346.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Golden Gate University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is ?% larger than aid received Golden Gate University ($34,736 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Golden Gate University or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Golden Gate University .
Golden Gate University vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golden Gate University 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 Golden Gate University.
- Graduates from Golden Gate University earn on average $28,100 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($76,400 vs. $48,300)
- Alma College students graduate with a $2,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Golden Gate University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,839)
- Alma College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Golden Gate University graduates. ($279 vs. $308)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Golden Gate University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/