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Overview |
Alma College | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | ccuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $16,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $16,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $8,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Alma College | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| 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 | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,592 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Alma College | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Cincinnati Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 776 students)
Alma College vs. Cincinnati Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Cincinnati Bible College?
- Alma College is 168.6% more expensive to attend than Cincinnati Bible College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $16,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.6% higher at Alma College than Cincinnati Christian University ($45,346.00 vs. $16,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cincinnati Christian University are 42.5% lower than costs at Alma College ($8,860 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Cincinnati Christian University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is ?% larger than aid received Cincinnati Christian University ($34,736 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Cincinnati Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cincinnati Bible College or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 105 points higher than at Cincinnati Bible College (1005)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cincinnati Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Cincinnati Bible College (3.08)
Alma College vs. Cincinnati Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Cincinnati Bible 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 Cincinnati Bible College and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Cincinnati Christian University (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Cincinnati Bible College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $37,300)
- Cincinnati Christian University students graduate with a $1,408 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,592 vs. $27,000)
- Cincinnati Bible College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cincinnati Bible College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/