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Overview |
Columbia College Hollywood | Alma College | ||
| Location | Tarzana, CA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 291 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiacollege.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College Hollywood | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,680 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,578 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,432 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,319 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College Hollywood | 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 | 3.2 | 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 |
Columbia College Hollywood | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College Hollywood | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,023 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College Hollywood | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Columbia College Hollywood | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College Hollywood | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 291 students)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College Hollywood or Alma College?
- Alma College is 76.6% more expensive to attend than Columbia College Hollywood for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at Alma College than Columbia College Hollywood ($45,346.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Columbia College Hollywood ($23,995 vs. $32,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 31.3% lower than costs at Columbia College Hollywood ($12,624 vs. $16,578)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Columbia College Hollywood (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 374.6% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($34,736 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College Hollywood or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Columbia College Hollywood .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Columbia College Hollywood (3.2)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College Hollywood 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 Columbia College Hollywood.
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Columbia College Hollywood graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $36,100)
- Columbia College Hollywood students graduate with a $1,977 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,023 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College Hollywood graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College Hollywood students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/