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Overview |
Alma College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Alma College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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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 | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Alma College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Alma College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or UW-La Crosse?
- Alma College is 497.8% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.4% higher at Alma College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($45,346.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than Alma College ($13,130 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 81.8% lower than costs at Alma College ($6,942 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 923.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($34,736 vs. $3,395)
Alma College vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 20 points higher than at Alma College (1110)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- UW-La Crosse has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Alma College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $1,200 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $48,300)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- UW-La Crosse graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/