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Overview |
Thomas College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Thomas College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Thomas 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
- Thomas College is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 1,260 students)
Thomas College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Alma College?
- Alma College is 56.6% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at Alma College than Thomas College ($45,346.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Alma College ($22,070 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 5.2% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,998 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 67.5% larger than aid received Thomas College ($34,736 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Thomas College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Thomas College (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,000)
- Alma College and Thomas College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alma College and Thomas 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 Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/