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Overview |
Alma College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Alma College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 11.4% | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alma College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Alma College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Alma College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 172 students)
Alma College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or PAFA?
- Alma College is 12% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Alma College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($45,346.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than PAFA ($23,995 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 38.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($12,624 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 115.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($34,736 vs. $16,087)
Alma College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Alma College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Alma College (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $26,300 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA 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/