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Overview |
Regis College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Weston, MA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,842 | 1,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regiscollege.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regis College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,770 | $47,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,770 | $47,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $13,128 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,212 | $24,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,144 | $36,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Regis College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,490 | 3,975 | ||
| Admitted | 2,223 | 2,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Regis College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regis College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Regis College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
Regis College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Regis 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
- Regis College is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,842 students vs. 1,273 students)
Regis College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regis College or Alma College?
- Regis College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Alma College for in-state tuition ($47,770.00 vs. $47,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Regis College than Alma College ($47,770.00 vs. $47,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Regis College ($24,862 vs. $30,212)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 30.1% lower than costs at Regis College ($13,128 vs. $17,080)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Regis College as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 6.7% larger than aid received Regis College ($36,447 vs. $34,144)
Regis College vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regis College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Regis College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Regis College (3.38)
- Regis College has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Alma College (65.7%)
Regis College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regis 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 Regis College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Regis College (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Regis College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $48,300)
- Alma College and Regis College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alma College and Regis College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regis College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/