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CMU OC Comets Michigan State GVSU Saginaw Valley State University Albion College Oakland Kalamazoo College Michigan| Alma College | Free Will Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alma College | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.34 | ||
| 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 | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Alma College | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Alma College | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | FWBBC | ||
| 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 FWBBC based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 394 students)
Alma College vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or FWBBC?
- Alma College is 124.8% more expensive to attend than FWBBC for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.8% higher at Alma College than Free Will Baptist Bible College ($45,346.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Alma College ($18,966 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 54.5% lower than costs at Alma College ($8,170 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Free Will Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 152.9% larger than aid received Free Will Baptist Bible College ($34,736 vs. $13,736)
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at FWBBC (3.34)
Alma College vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Free Will Baptist Bible College (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $16,800 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $4,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($22,270 vs. $27,000)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FWBBC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/