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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,164 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,560 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| 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 |
Arkansas Baptist College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist College | Alma College | ||
| 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 Arkansas Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 497 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or Alma College?
- Alma College is 417.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas Baptist College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 417.6% higher at Alma College than Arkansas Baptist College ($45,346.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than Alma College ($7,164 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Baptist College are 43% lower than costs at Alma College ($8,826 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Arkansas Baptist College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 123.2% larger than aid received Arkansas Baptist College ($34,736 vs. $15,560)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Arkansas Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Arkansas Baptist College (2.6)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist College or Alma 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 Alma College and Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (67% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $23,800 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $24,500)
- Alma College students graduate with a $15,281 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,281)
- Alma College graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($279 vs. $437)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/