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Cal State LA CMU OC Comets Michigan State HMC GVSU Soka University of America Saginaw Valley State University Albion College Cal State Long Beach Oakland Kalamazoo College| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | Alma College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CDU | Alma College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
CDU | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CDU | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $279 |
Diversity |
CDU | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
CDU | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CDU | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 777 students)
CDU vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or Alma College?
- Alma College is 214.4% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.4% higher at Alma College than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($45,346.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than CDU ($23,995 vs. $27,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 40.9% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($12,624 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 204.2% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($34,736 vs. $11,419)
CDU vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CDU or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or CDU .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CDU (3.26)
- CDU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Alma College (64.7%)
CDU vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU 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 CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $22,600 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $48,300)
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $5,681 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($21,319 vs. $27,000)
- CDU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($220 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/