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Overview |
Alma College | Providence Christian College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | |||
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Costs |
Alma College | Providence Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $33,034 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $33,034 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $10,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $25,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $25,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Providence Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 132 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 115 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 33% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | Providence Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Providence Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Alma College | Providence Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Alma College | Providence Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Providence 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 Providence Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 136 students)
Alma College vs. Providence Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Providence Christian College?
- Alma College is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Providence Christian College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $33,034.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Alma College than Providence Christian College ($45,346.00 vs. $33,034.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Providence Christian College ($23,995 vs. $25,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence Christian College are 14.9% lower than costs at Alma College ($10,986 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Providence Christian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 35.7% larger than aid received Providence Christian College ($34,736 vs. $25,592)
Alma College vs. Providence Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Providence Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence Christian College or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Providence Christian College (3.5)
- Providence Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Providence Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Providence 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 Providence Christian College and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Providence Christian College (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/