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Overview |
Judson University | Alma College | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | |||
| 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 |
Judson University | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Judson University | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | 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
- Alma College is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Alma College?
- Alma College is 51.9% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at Alma College than Judson University ($45,346.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than Alma College ($19,268 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Judson University are 11.5% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,320 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 64.4% larger than aid received Judson University ($34,736 vs. $21,123)
Judson University vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 24 points higher than at Judson University (1086)
- Incoming Judson University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Judson University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Judson University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,800)
- Judson University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Judson University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/