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Overview |
UE | Alma College | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UE | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | |||
| 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 |
UE | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UE | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
UE | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UE | 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
- University of Evansville is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 1,260 students)
UE vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Alma College?
- Alma College is 13.1% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Alma College than University of Evansville ($45,346.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Alma College ($19,301 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 9.6% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($12,624 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 2% larger than aid received University of Evansville ($34,736 vs. $34,067)
UE vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or UE .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 47 points higher than at Alma College (1110)
- Incoming UE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Alma College (64.7%)
UE vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than University of Evansville (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $2,300 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,000)
- Alma College and UE graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alma College and UE graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/