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Overview |
Goshen College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 768 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goshen College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,660 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,660 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,267 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,700 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goshen College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 991 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 927 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goshen College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goshen College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Goshen College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 768 students)
Goshen College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or Alma College?
- Alma College is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Goshen College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at Alma College than Goshen College ($45,346.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than Alma College ($19,267 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goshen College are 13.7% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,100 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 21% larger than aid received Goshen College ($34,736 vs. $28,700)
Goshen College vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Goshen College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 51 points higher than at Goshen College (1059)
- Incoming Goshen College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Goshen College (3.42)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Goshen College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen 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 Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Alma College (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $6,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($20,101 vs. $27,000)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/