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CMU OC Comets Michigan State GVSU Saginaw Valley State University Albion College Oakland Kalamazoo College Michigan| Pine Manor College | Alma College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pine Manor College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 93 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pmc.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pine Manor College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,600 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Pine Manor College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Pine Manor College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pine Manor College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,996 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pine Manor College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 36% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Pine Manor College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Pine Manor 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 Pine Manor College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 93 students)
Pine Manor College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pine Manor College or Alma College?
- Alma College is 48.2% more expensive to attend than Pine Manor College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.2% higher at Alma College than Pine Manor College ($45,346.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 9.6% lower than costs at Pine Manor College ($12,624 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Pine Manor College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is ?% larger than aid received Pine Manor College ($34,736 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Pine Manor College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Pine Manor College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 335 points higher than at Pine Manor College (775)
Pine Manor College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pine Manor 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 Pine Manor College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Pine Manor College (67% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $14,400 more per year than Pine Manor College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $33,900)
- Alma College students graduate with a $3,996 lower median federal student loan debt than Pine Manor College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,996)
- Alma College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Pine Manor College graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pine Manor College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/