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Overview |
Alma College | Voorhees College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Denmark, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | voorhees.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Voorhees College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $11,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $11,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $7,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $14,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $15,403 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Alma College | Voorhees College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Alma College | Voorhees College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Voorhees College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $26,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,301 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $333 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Voorhees College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Alma College | Voorhees College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Voorhees College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Voorhees College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 507 students)
Alma College vs. Voorhees College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Voorhees College?
- Alma College is 289.9% more expensive to attend than Voorhees College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $11,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 289.9% higher at Alma College than Voorhees College ($45,346.00 vs. $11,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Voorhees College than Alma College ($14,587 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Voorhees College are 71.8% lower than costs at Alma College ($7,346 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Voorhees College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 125.5% larger than aid received Voorhees College ($34,736 vs. $15,403)
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Voorhees College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Voorhees College or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 1.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Voorhees College (2.0)
Alma College vs. Voorhees College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Voorhees College? 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 Voorhees College and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Voorhees College (67% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $21,600 more per year than Voorhees College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $26,700)
- Alma College students graduate with a $5,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Voorhees College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,301)
- Alma College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Voorhees College graduates. ($279 vs. $333)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Voorhees College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/