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Overview |
SFBU | Alma College | ||
| Location | Fremont, California | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 164 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfbu.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFBU | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,920 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,920 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,200 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,510 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,570 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SFBU | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 157 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
SFBU | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFBU | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 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 |
SFBU | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
SFBU | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SFBU | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than SFBU based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 164 students)
SFBU vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFBU or Alma College?
- Alma College is 472.6% more expensive to attend than SFBU for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 472.6% higher at Alma College than San Francisco Bay University ($45,346.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco Bay University than Alma College ($12,510 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Bay University are 37.2% lower than costs at Alma College ($9,200 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Bay University as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 263% larger than aid received San Francisco Bay University ($34,736 vs. $9,570)
SFBU vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFBU or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or SFBU .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SFBU (2.72)
- SFBU has a higher acceptance rate (69.4%) than Alma College (64.7%)
SFBU vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFBU 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 SFBU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/