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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | Alma College | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 927 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,180 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,180 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,910 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,620 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,614 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | 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 | 3.21 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
Briar Cliff University | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff University | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 927 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or Alma College?
- Alma College is 36.7% more expensive to attend than Briar Cliff University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Alma College than Briar Cliff University ($45,346.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Briar Cliff University than Alma College ($21,620 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 27.4% lower than costs at Alma College ($9,910 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Briar Cliff University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 30.5% larger than aid received Briar Cliff University ($34,736 vs. $26,614)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff University or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Briar Cliff University .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Briar Cliff University (3.21)
Briar Cliff University vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff University 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 Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Briar Cliff University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Briar Cliff University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,500)
- Briar Cliff University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Briar Cliff University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Briar Cliff University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/