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Overview |
Luther Rice University | Alma College | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 556 | 1,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,138 | $47,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,138 | $47,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,736 | $13,128 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,935 | $24,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,609 | $36,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35 | 3,975 | ||
| Admitted | 12 | 2,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3%Open | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75%Open | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | 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 |
Luther Rice University | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (1,273 students vs. 556 students)
Luther Rice University vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or Alma College?
- Alma College is 416.1% more expensive to attend than Luther Rice University for in-state tuition ($47,160.00 vs. $9,138.00)
- Out of state tuition is 416.1% higher at Alma College than Luther Rice University ($47,160.00 vs. $9,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther Rice University than Alma College ($3,935 vs. $24,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 27.5% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($13,128 vs. $16,736)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Luther Rice University (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 379% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($36,447 vs. $7,609)
Luther Rice University vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Luther Rice University .
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Luther Rice University (34.3%)
Luther Rice University vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice 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 Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Luther Rice University (67% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Luther Rice University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,600)
- Luther Rice University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Luther Rice University 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 Luther Rice University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/