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Overview |
Stillman College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Stillman College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Stillman College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Stillman College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or Alma College?
- Alma College is 374.9% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 374.9% higher at Alma College than Stillman College ($45,346.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stillman College than Alma College ($15,574 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stillman College are 25.6% lower than costs at Alma College ($10,054 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Stillman College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 188.3% larger than aid received Stillman College ($34,736 vs. $12,049)
Stillman College vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Stillman College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 279 points higher than at Stillman College (831)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stillman College (18)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Stillman College (64.5%)
Stillman College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Stillman College (67% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $18,800 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $29,500)
- Alma College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,000)
- Alma College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($279 vs. $351)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/