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Overview |
Alma College | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,876 | ||
| 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 | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Alma College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Alma College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Edgewood 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
- Edgewood College is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,876 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Edgewood College?
- Alma College is 35.2% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at Alma College than Edgewood College ($45,346.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Edgewood College ($23,995 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 4.2% lower than costs at Alma College ($12,120 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 78.9% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($34,736 vs. $19,418)
Alma College vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 60 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Edgewood College (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/