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Overview |
Alma College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,273 | 389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,160 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,160 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,128 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,862 | $19,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,447 | $6,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Alma College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,975 | 280 | ||
| Admitted | 2,610 | 275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 98.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 61.5%Open | ||
| 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 | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| 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 | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Alma College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| 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 Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (1,273 students vs. 389 students)
Alma College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Alma College is 194.6% more expensive to attend than Simmons College of Kentucky for in-state tuition ($47,160.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.6% higher at Alma College than Simmons College of Kentucky ($47,160.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons College of Kentucky than Alma College ($19,083 vs. $24,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 61.4% lower than costs at Alma College ($8,136 vs. $13,128)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Simmons College of Kentucky (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 448.8% larger than aid received Simmons College of Kentucky ($36,447 vs. $6,641)
Alma College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or Alma College .
- Simmons College of Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Alma College (65.7%)
Alma College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and Alma College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/