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Overview |
Alma College | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $312 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Alma College | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Lourdes 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 Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 1,136 students)
Alma College vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Lourdes University?
- Alma College is 76.1% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.1% higher at Alma College than Lourdes University ($45,346.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lourdes University than Alma College ($22,634 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lourdes University are 5.2% lower than costs at Alma College ($12,000 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Lourdes University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 92.6% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($34,736 vs. $18,038)
Alma College vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 127 points higher than at Lourdes University (983)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Alma College vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Lourdes University (67% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $39,600)
- Alma College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,250)
- Alma College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($279 vs. $312)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/