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Overview |
The Master's College and Seminary | Alma College | ||
| Location | Santa Clarita, CA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,606 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | masters.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Master's College and Seminary | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,600 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,783 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,010 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
The Master's College and Seminary | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 848 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 663 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
The Master's College and Seminary | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Master's College and Seminary | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
The Master's College and Seminary | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
The Master's College and Seminary | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 6% | ||
Campus |
The Master's College and Seminary | 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
- The Master's College and Seminary is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,606 students vs. 1,260 students)
The Master's College and Seminary vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Master's College and Seminary or Alma College?
- Alma College is 41.9% more expensive to attend than The Master's College and Seminary for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Alma College than The Master's College and Seminary ($45,346.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than The Master's College and Seminary ($23,995 vs. $30,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Master's College and Seminary are 0.2% lower than costs at Alma College ($12,600 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than The Master's College and Seminary (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 167% larger than aid received The Master's College and Seminary ($34,736 vs. $13,010)
The Master's College and Seminary vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Master's College and Seminary or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or The Master's College and Seminary .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 19 points higher than at The Master's College and Seminary (1091)
- Incoming The Master's College and Seminary students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman The Master's College and Seminary students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- The Master's College and Seminary has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Alma College (64.7%)
The Master's College and Seminary vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Master's College and Seminary 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 The Master's College and Seminary.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than The Master's College and Seminary (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from The Master's College and Seminary earn on average $700 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $48,300)
- The Master's College and Seminary students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- The Master's College and Seminary graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More The Master's College and Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/