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Overview |
Pacific Oaks College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificoaks.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific Oaks College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,482 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,482 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,536 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Pacific Oaks College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.7% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
Pacific Oaks College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific Oaks College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,967 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pacific Oaks College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Pacific Oaks College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Pacific Oaks College | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 1,068 students)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific Oaks College or Alma College?
- Alma College is 294.9% more expensive to attend than Pacific Oaks College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 294.9% higher at Alma College than Pacific Oaks College ($45,346.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 46.8% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($12,624 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Pacific Oaks College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($34,736 vs. $0)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific Oaks College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Pacific Oaks College .
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific Oaks 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 Pacific Oaks College.
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,100)
- Pacific Oaks College students graduate with a $6,033 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($20,967 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific Oaks College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/