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Overview |
Paine College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paine College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $279 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Paine College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Alma College?
- Alma College is 256.9% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.9% higher at Alma College than Paine College ($45,346.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Alma College ($15,877 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 68.1% lower than costs at Alma College ($7,512 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paine College as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 195.5% larger than aid received Paine College ($34,736 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Paine College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 361 points higher than at Paine College (749)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Paine College (16)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine 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 Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Paine College (67% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $19,900 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $28,400)
- Alma College students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,750)
- Alma College graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($279 vs. $369)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/