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Overview |
Alma College | Michigan | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Alma College | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alma College | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $207 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Alma College | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Michigan?
- Alma College is 176.4% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Michigan than Alma College ($55,002.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Alma College ($19,318 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 4.3% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($12,624 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 129.7% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($34,736 vs. $15,121)
Alma College vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 274 points higher than at Alma College (1110)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Alma College vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Michigan? 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 Michigan and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Alma College (90% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $26,100 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $48,300)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($20,103 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/