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Overview |
BST | Alma College | ||
| Location | Berkeley, CA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 88 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bst.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
BST | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,856 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,856 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,652 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
BST | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 12 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
BST | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 2:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BST | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
BST | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
BST | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 6% | ||
Campus |
BST | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than BST based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 88 students)
BST vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BST or Alma College?
- Alma College is 1,487.7% more expensive to attend than BST for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $2,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1,487.7% higher at Alma College than Berkeley School of Theology ($45,346.00 vs. $2,856.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 63.6% lower than costs at Berkeley School of Theology ($12,624 vs. $20,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Berkeley School of Theology (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is ?% larger than aid received Berkeley School of Theology ($34,736 vs. $0)
BST vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BST or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or BST .
- BST has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Alma College (64.7%)
BST vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BST 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 BST.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/