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Overview |
Alma College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Alma College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Alma College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 793 students)
Alma College vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Warren Wilson?
- Alma College is 20.9% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Alma College than Warren Wilson College ($45,346.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Warren Wilson ($23,995 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 4.8% lower than costs at Alma College ($12,050 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Warren Wilson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 33.5% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($34,736 vs. $26,012)
Alma College vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 10 points higher than at Alma College (1110)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Warren Wilson College (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $17,500 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/