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Overview |
Alma College | UArts | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 20.9% | ||
| 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 | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alma College | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Alma College | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of the Arts is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,313 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Alma College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at UArts than Alma College ($50,950.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than UArts ($23,995 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 42.2% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($12,624 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 36.4% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($34,736 vs. $25,460)
Alma College vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 65 points higher than at UArts (1045)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UArts (23)
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or UArts? 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 UArts and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than The University of the Arts (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $13,800 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts and Alma College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of the Arts and Alma College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/