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Overview |
Coe College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $279 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Coe College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Coe 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
- Coe College is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 1,260 students)
Coe College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Alma College?
- Coe College is 11% more expensive to attend than Alma College for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Coe College than Alma College ($50,314.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Alma College ($21,237 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 15.6% lower than costs at Alma College ($10,920 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 24.2% larger than aid received Alma College ($43,143 vs. $34,736)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 16 points higher than at Alma College (1110)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Alma College (3.5)
Coe College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe 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 Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Alma College (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $200 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $48,100)
- Alma College students graduate with a $1,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,105)
- Alma College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($279 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/