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Overview |
Rush University Medical Center | Alma College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,870 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rush.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rush University Medical Center | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Rush University Medical Center | 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 |
Rush University Medical Center | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rush University Medical Center | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $116,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,772 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rush University Medical Center | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Rush University Medical Center | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 6% | ||
Campus |
Rush University Medical Center | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rush University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,870 students vs. 1,260 students)
Rush University Medical Center vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rush University Medical Center or Alma College?
- Alma College is ?% more expensive to attend than Rush University Medical Center for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Alma College than Rush University ($45,346.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Rush University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is ?% larger than aid received Rush University ($34,736 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Rush University Medical Center or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Rush University Medical Center .
Rush University Medical Center vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rush University Medical Center 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 Rush University Medical Center.
- Graduates from Rush University earn on average $67,800 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($116,100 vs. $48,300)
- Rush University students graduate with a $5,228 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($21,772 vs. $27,000)
- Rush University Medical Center graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Rush University Medical Center graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/