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Overview |
Alma College | WSU | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Alma College | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alma College | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Alma College | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Alma College | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | WSU | ||
| 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
- Wayne State University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or WSU?
- Alma College is 250.6% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Alma College than Wayne State University ($45,346.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Alma College ($15,347 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 11.5% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,321 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 227.5% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($34,736 vs. $10,605)
Alma College vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 40 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or WSU? 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 WSU and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Wayne State University (67% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,300)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/