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Overview |
Alma College | Great Northern University | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Spokane, Washington | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | greatnorthernu.org | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Great Northern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $16,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $16,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $11,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $27,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $3,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Great Northern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 100% | ||
| 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 | Great Northern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 2:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Great Northern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Alma College | Great Northern University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Alma College | Great Northern University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Great Northern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Great Northern University based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 35 students)
Alma College vs. Great Northern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Great Northern University?
- Alma College is 174.8% more expensive to attend than Great Northern University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.8% higher at Alma College than Great Northern University ($45,346.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Great Northern University ($23,995 vs. $27,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Northern University are 9.2% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,565 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Great Northern University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 879.9% larger than aid received Great Northern University ($34,736 vs. $3,545)
Alma College vs. Great Northern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Great Northern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Northern University or Alma College .
- Great Northern University has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Great Northern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Great Northern 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 Great Northern University and Alma College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/