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Overview |
Alma College | CSE | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Alma College | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.12 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alma College | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Alma College | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | CSE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 1,122 students)
Alma College vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or CSE?
- Alma College is 37.8% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Alma College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($45,346.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Alma College ($21,689 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 1% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($12,624 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 16.2% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($34,736 vs. $29,905)
Alma College vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 304 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSE (3.12)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or CSE? 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 CSE and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $2,800 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE 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 CSE students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/