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Overview |
MCC | Alma College | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 145 | 1,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mccks.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCC | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,524 | $47,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,524 | $47,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,244 | $13,128 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,523 | $24,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,878 | $36,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCC | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56 | 3,975 | ||
| Admitted | 56 | 2,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9%Open | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCC | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCC | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
MCC | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
MCC | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MCC | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than MCC based on total student enrollment (1,273 students vs. 145 students)
MCC vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCC or Alma College?
- Alma College is 169.1% more expensive to attend than MCC for in-state tuition ($47,160.00 vs. $17,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.1% higher at Alma College than Manhattan Christian College ($47,160.00 vs. $17,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan Christian College than Alma College ($23,523 vs. $24,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan Christian College are 42% lower than costs at Alma College ($9,244 vs. $13,128)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 269% larger than aid received Manhattan Christian College ($36,447 vs. $9,878)
MCC vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCC or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or MCC .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 85 points higher than at MCC (1025)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MCC (22)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MCC (3.24)
- MCC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Alma College (65.7%)
MCC vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCC 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 MCC.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Manhattan Christian College (67% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $11,600 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $36,700)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/