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Overview |
Alma College | MACU | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Alma College | MACU | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Alma College | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $283 |
Diversity |
Alma College | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Alma College | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | MACU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mid America Christian University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,442 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or MACU?
- Alma College is 158.1% more expensive to attend than MACU for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.1% higher at Alma College than Mid America Christian University ($45,346.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid America Christian University than Alma College ($16,105 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 46.2% lower than costs at Alma College ($8,632 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Mid America Christian University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 167.9% larger than aid received Mid America Christian University ($34,736 vs. $12,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or Alma College .
Alma College vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or MACU? 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 MACU and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Mid America Christian University (67% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $3,300 more per year than MACU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,000)
- Alma College students graduate with a $438 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,438)
- Alma College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($279 vs. $283)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/