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Overview |
Alma College | BBC | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alma College | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $182 |
Diversity |
Alma College | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Alma College | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | BBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 552 students)
Alma College vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or BBC?
- Alma College is 52.7% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at Alma College than Clarks Summit University ($45,346.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Alma College ($16,176 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 72.9% lower than costs at Alma College ($7,300 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Clarks Summit University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 75.6% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($34,736 vs. $19,782)
Alma College vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at BBC (3.31)
- BBC has a higher acceptance rate (65.2%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or BBC? 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 BBC and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Clarks Summit University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $14,500 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $9,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($17,688 vs. $27,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($182 vs. $279)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/