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Overview |
Alma College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | pnca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $17,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $44,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $20,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Alma College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 471 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 20.2% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Alma College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Pacific Northwest College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 487 students)
Alma College vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Pacific Northwest College of Art?
- Alma College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Pacific Northwest College of Art for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Alma College than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($45,346.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($23,995 vs. $44,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 41.3% lower than costs at Pacific Northwest College of Art ($12,624 vs. $17,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Pacific Northwest College of Art (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 71% larger than aid received Pacific Northwest College of Art ($34,736 vs. $20,309)
Alma College vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Pacific Northwest College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Northwest College of Art or Alma College .
- Pacific Northwest College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Pacific Northwest College of Art? 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 Pacific Northwest College of Art and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Pacific Northwest College of Art (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $18,400 more per year than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $29,900)
- Alma College students graduate with a $981 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,981)
- Alma College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Northwest College of Art students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/