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Overview |
Alma College | SHMS | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $22,157 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $22,157 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $11,665 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Alma College | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.48 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alma College | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | SHMS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| 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 | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 19% |
Students |
Alma College | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | SHMS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 338 students)
Alma College vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or SHMS?
- Alma College is 104.7% more expensive to attend than SHMS for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.7% higher at Alma College than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($45,346.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 8.2% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,665 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($34,736 vs. $0)
Alma College vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SHMS (3.48)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or SHMS? 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 SHMS and Alma College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/