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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | Alma College | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | |||
| 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 |
Kentucky Christian University | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 4% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or Alma College?
- Alma College is 96.3% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.3% higher at Alma College than Kentucky Christian University ($45,346.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Christian University than Alma College ($22,682 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 40.6% lower than costs at Alma College ($8,980 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 141.3% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($34,736 vs. $14,398)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 133 points higher than at Kentucky Christian University (977)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kentucky Christian University (21)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Kentucky Christian University (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky Christian University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/