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Overview |
Alma College | SNU | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Alma College | SNU | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alma College | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
Alma College | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Alma College | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | SNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Nazarene University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or SNU?
- Alma College is 67.9% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.9% higher at Alma College than Southern Nazarene University ($45,346.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Nazarene University than Alma College ($22,098 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 59.8% lower than costs at Alma College ($7,900 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Southern Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 74.1% larger than aid received Southern Nazarene University ($34,736 vs. $19,948)
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SNU (3.3)
Alma College vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or SNU? 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 SNU and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Southern Nazarene University (67% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $48,300)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- SNU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/