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Overview |
Alma College | Davis College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Johnson City, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 146 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | davisny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Davis College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $16,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $16,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $14,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $9,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Davis College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 10 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 80% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.18 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | Davis College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Davis College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $31,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,135 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $187 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Davis College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Alma College | Davis College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Davis College | ||
| 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 Davis College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 146 students)
Alma College vs. Davis College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Davis College?
- Alma College is 174.8% more expensive to attend than Davis College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.8% higher at Alma College than Davis College ($45,346.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis College than Alma College ($14,276 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis College are 66.1% lower than costs at Alma College ($7,600 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Davis College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 285.8% larger than aid received Davis College ($34,736 vs. $9,004)
Alma College vs. Davis College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Davis College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davis College or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Davis College (3.18)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Davis College (50%)
Alma College vs. Davis College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Davis 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 Davis College and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Davis College (67% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $17,000 more per year than Davis College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $31,300)
- Davis College students graduate with a $8,865 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($18,135 vs. $27,000)
- Davis College graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($187 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davis College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/