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Overview |
Pacific States University | Alma College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psuca.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific States University | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,840 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,840 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Pacific States University | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 3 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.3%Open | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100%Open | 15.3% | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Pacific States University | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific States University | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Pacific States University | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 87% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Pacific States University | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Pacific States University | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Pacific States University based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 17 students)
Pacific States University vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific States University or Alma College?
- Alma College is 563% more expensive to attend than Pacific States University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $6,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 563% higher at Alma College than Pacific States University ($45,346.00 vs. $6,840.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 36.2% lower than costs at Pacific States University ($12,624 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Pacific States University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific States University ($34,736 vs. $0)
Pacific States University vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific States University or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Pacific States University .
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Pacific States University (33.3%)
Pacific States University vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific States 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 Pacific States University.
- The graduation rate at Pacific States University is the same as at Alma College (67% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/