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Overview |
Alma College | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Circleville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,273 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | ohiochristian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,160 | $22,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,160 | $22,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,128 | $9,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,862 | $21,092 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,447 | $12,248 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Alma College | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,975 | 1,223 | ||
| Admitted | 2,610 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,886 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $288 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 17% |
Students |
Alma College | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Ohio Christian University | ||
| 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
- Ohio Christian University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,483 students vs. 1,273 students)
Alma College vs. Ohio Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Ohio Christian University?
- Alma College is 111% more expensive to attend than Ohio Christian University for in-state tuition ($47,160.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111% higher at Alma College than Ohio Christian University ($47,160.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Christian University than Alma College ($21,092 vs. $24,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Christian University are 36.6% lower than costs at Alma College ($9,612 vs. $13,128)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Ohio Christian University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 197.6% larger than aid received Ohio Christian University ($36,447 vs. $12,248)
Alma College vs. Ohio Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Ohio Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Christian University or Alma College .
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Ohio Christian University (39.9%)
Alma College vs. Ohio Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Ohio Christian 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 Ohio Christian University and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Ohio Christian University (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $15,800 more per year than Ohio Christian University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $32,500)
- Alma College students graduate with a $886 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,886)
- Alma College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Christian University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/