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Overview |
Alma College | Carolina Christian College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 70 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | carolina.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Carolina Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $7,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $7,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $6,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $13,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $4,620 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Carolina Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Alma College | Carolina Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Carolina Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Alma College | Carolina Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Alma College | Carolina Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Carolina Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Carolina Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 70 students)
Alma College vs. Carolina Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Carolina Christian College?
- Alma College is 496.7% more expensive to attend than Carolina Christian College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $7,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 496.7% higher at Alma College than Carolina Christian College ($45,346.00 vs. $7,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carolina Christian College than Alma College ($13,528 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carolina Christian College are 97.2% lower than costs at Alma College ($6,400 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Carolina Christian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 651.9% larger than aid received Carolina Christian College ($34,736 vs. $4,620)
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Carolina Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carolina Christian College or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Carolina Christian College (2.6)
Alma College vs. Carolina Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Carolina Christian 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 Carolina Christian College and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Carolina Christian College is higher than Alma College (100% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/