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Overview |
Alma College | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | New London, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | colby-sawyer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $46,364 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $46,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $28,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $37,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 1,751 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 1,366 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Alma College | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 943 students)
Alma College vs. Colby-Sawyer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Colby-Sawyer?
- Colby Sawyer College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Alma College for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Alma College ($46,364.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Colby-Sawyer ($23,995 vs. $28,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 29.7% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($12,624 vs. $16,368)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Colby Sawyer College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 9.1% larger than aid received Alma College ($37,913 vs. $34,736)
Alma College vs. Colby-Sawyer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Colby-Sawyer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby-Sawyer or Alma College .
- Colby-Sawyer has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Colby-Sawyer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Colby-Sawyer? 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 Colby-Sawyer and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Colby Sawyer College (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Colby-Sawyer graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,900)
- Colby Sawyer College and Alma College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Colby Sawyer College and Alma College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colby-Sawyer students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/