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Overview |
Alma College | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Alma College | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alma College | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $443 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Alma College | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Benedict College?
- Alma College is 210.6% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.6% higher at Alma College than Benedict College ($45,346.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Alma College ($17,845 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 91.3% lower than costs at Alma College ($6,600 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 187.2% larger than aid received Benedict College ($34,736 vs. $12,093)
Alma College vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Alma College .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Benedict College (67% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $23,300 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $25,000)
- Alma College students graduate with a $15,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,898)
- Alma College graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/