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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn Ferris State University| Alma College | Western Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alma College | WMU | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Alma College | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
Alma College | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Alma College | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or WMU?
- Alma College is 212.2% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.8% higher at Alma College than Western Michigan University ($45,346.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Alma College ($20,030 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 13.7% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,102 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 409.8% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($34,736 vs. $6,813)
Alma College vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 80 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or WMU? 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 WMU and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Western Michigan University (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $600 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $48,300)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/