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Overview |
Alma College | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Hamilton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 2,268 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $17,525 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $10,580 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $4,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Alma College | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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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 | 3.23 | ||
| 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 | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Alma College | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Miami University Hamilton is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,268 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Miami University-Hamilton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Miami University-Hamilton?
- Alma College is 608.4% more expensive to attend than Miami University-Hamilton for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.8% higher at Alma College than Miami University Hamilton ($45,346.00 vs. $17,525.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University Hamilton than Alma College ($10,580 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 25.3% lower than costs at Miami University Hamilton ($12,624 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Miami University Hamilton (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 601% larger than aid received Miami University Hamilton ($34,736 vs. $4,955)
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Miami University-Hamilton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami University-Hamilton or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Miami University-Hamilton (3.23)
Alma College vs. Miami University-Hamilton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Miami University-Hamilton? 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 Miami University-Hamilton and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Miami University Hamilton (67% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Miami University Hamilton earn on average $6,000 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,300)
- Miami University Hamilton students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Miami University-Hamilton graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami University-Hamilton students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/