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Overview |
Alma College | Grace Christian University | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Wyoming, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | gbcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Grace Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $13,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $13,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $8,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $12,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $10,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Alma College | Grace Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 293 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.03 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Grace Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,247 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Grace Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Alma College | Grace Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Grace Christian University | ||
| 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 Grace Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 1,031 students)
Alma College vs. Grace Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Grace Christian University?
- Alma College is 240.4% more expensive to attend than Grace Christian University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.4% higher at Alma College than Grace Christian University ($45,346.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Christian University than Alma College ($12,988 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Christian University are 43% lower than costs at Alma College ($8,830 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Grace Christian University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 236.5% larger than aid received Grace Christian University ($34,736 vs. $10,323)
Alma College vs. Grace Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Grace Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace Christian University or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Grace Christian University (3.03)
- Grace Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Grace Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Grace Christian University? 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 Grace Christian University and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Grace Christian University (67% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $20,000 more per year than Grace Christian University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Christian University students graduate with a $3,753 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($23,247 vs. $27,000)
- Grace Christian University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Christian University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/