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CMU OC Comets Michigan State GVSU Saginaw Valley State University Albion College Oakland Kalamazoo College Michigan| Alma College | Trocaire College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alma College | Trocaire | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,022 | ||
| 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 | trocaire.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Trocaire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $18,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $18,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $18,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $10,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Trocaire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 301 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 205 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | Trocaire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Trocaire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Trocaire | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Alma College | Trocaire | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Trocaire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Trocaire based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 1,022 students)
Alma College vs. Trocaire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Trocaire?
- Alma College is 140.1% more expensive to attend than Trocaire for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $18,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.1% higher at Alma College than Trocaire College ($45,346.00 vs. $18,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trocaire College than Alma College ($18,468 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trocaire College are 27.5% lower than costs at Alma College ($9,900 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Trocaire College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 219.2% larger than aid received Trocaire College ($34,736 vs. $10,881)
Alma College vs. Trocaire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Trocaire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trocaire or Alma College .
- Trocaire has a higher acceptance rate (68.1%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Trocaire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Trocaire? 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 Trocaire and Alma College.
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Trocaire graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,200)
- Trocaire College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trocaire graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trocaire students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/