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Overview |
Alma College | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Alma College | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Alma College | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Alma College | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Shawnee State University?
- Alma College is 385.5% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.1% higher at Alma College than Shawnee State University ($45,346.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than Alma College ($13,313 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 8.9% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,588 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Shawnee State University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 350.1% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($34,736 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Alma College vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Shawnee State University? 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 Shawnee State University and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Shawnee State University (67% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/