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Overview |
Alma College | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Alma College | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 66.7% | ||
| 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 | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
Alma College | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Goddard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 320 students)
Alma College vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Goddard College?
- Alma College is 149% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149% higher at Alma College than Goddard College ($45,346.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Alma College ($17,931 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 501.1% lower than costs at Alma College ($2,100 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Goddard College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 247.3% larger than aid received Goddard College ($34,736 vs. $10,002)
Alma College vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Alma College .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Goddard 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 Goddard College and Alma College.
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($20,750 vs. $27,000)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/