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Overview |
East-West University | Alma College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 529 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastwest.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
East-West University | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,050 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,050 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,991 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,792 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,941 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
East-West 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 | 2.67 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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 |
East-West University | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 33:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East-West University | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 17% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $279 |
Diversity |
East-West University | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
East-West University | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
East-West University | 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 East-West University based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 529 students)
East-West University vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East-West University or Alma College?
- Alma College is 105.7% more expensive to attend than East-West University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $22,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.7% higher at Alma College than East West University ($45,346.00 vs. $22,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East West University than Alma College ($19,792 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East West University are 40.4% lower than costs at Alma College ($8,991 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than East West University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 249.4% larger than aid received East West University ($34,736 vs. $9,941)
Which college is harder to get into, East-West University or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or East-West University .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at East-West University (2.67)
East-West University vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East-West 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 East-West University.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than East West University (67% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $21,000 more per year than East-West University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $27,300)
- East West University students graduate with a $2,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($24,332 vs. $27,000)
- East-West University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East-West University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/