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CMU OC Comets Michigan State GVSU Saginaw Valley State University Albion College Oakland Kalamazoo College Michigan| Alma College | Ozark Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alma College | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 689 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | occ.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $13,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $6,458 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $17,604 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $7,976 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 377 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 94.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 41.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.32 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Alma College | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $180 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Alma College | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 689 students)
Alma College vs. Ozark Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Ozark Christian College?
- Alma College is 231.5% more expensive to attend than Ozark Christian College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.5% higher at Alma College than Ozark Christian College ($45,346.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ozark Christian College than Alma College ($17,604 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 95.5% lower than costs at Alma College ($6,458 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Ozark Christian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 335.5% larger than aid received Ozark Christian College ($34,736 vs. $7,976)
Alma College vs. Ozark Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Ozark Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ozark Christian College or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Ozark Christian College (3.32)
- Ozark Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Ozark Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Ozark Christian College? 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 Ozark Christian College and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Ozark Christian College (67% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Ozark Christian College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $32,200)
- Ozark Christian College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ozark Christian College graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozark Christian College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/