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Overview |
Alma College | Heritage University | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Toppenish, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | heritage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Heritage University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $19,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $19,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $16,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $7,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $17,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Heritage University | ||
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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 | 3.02 | ||
| 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 | Heritage University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Heritage University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Heritage University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 63% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Alma College | Heritage University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Heritage University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Heritage University based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 853 students)
Alma College vs. Heritage University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Heritage University?
- Alma College is 132.5% more expensive to attend than Heritage University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.5% higher at Alma College than Heritage University ($45,346.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage University than Alma College ($7,841 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 30.8% lower than costs at Heritage University ($12,624 vs. $16,512)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Heritage University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 93.7% larger than aid received Heritage University ($34,736 vs. $17,929)
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Heritage University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heritage University or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Heritage University (3.02)
Alma College vs. Heritage University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Heritage 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 Heritage University and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Heritage University (67% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Heritage University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $34,000)
- Heritage University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Heritage University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Heritage University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/