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Overview |
Alma College | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $46,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Alma College | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 416 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.2 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Alma College | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Beacon 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 Beacon College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 501 students)
Alma College vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Beacon College?
- Beacon College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Alma College for in-state tuition ($46,420.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Beacon College than Alma College ($46,420.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Beacon College ($23,995 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 12.8% lower than costs at Beacon College ($12,624 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Beacon College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 65.9% larger than aid received Beacon College ($34,736 vs. $20,933)
Alma College vs. Beacon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Beacon College (3.2)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Beacon College (51.9%)
Alma College vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Beacon 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 Beacon College and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Beacon College is higher than Alma College (82% vs. 67%)
- Beacon College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Beacon College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beacon College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/