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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 392 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Goldey-Beacom College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | 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 Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 1,012 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or Alma College?
- Alma College is 247.5% more expensive to attend than Goldey-Beacom College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.5% higher at Alma College than Goldey Beacom College ($45,346.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than Alma College ($13,454 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 8.8% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,600 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Goldey Beacom College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 256.7% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($34,736 vs. $9,739)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Goldey-Beacom College (62.7%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Goldey Beacom College (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Goldey-Beacom College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,600)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $3,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($23,675 vs. $27,000)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/