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Overview |
Wesley College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesley College | 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 | 2.93 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Wesley College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wesley College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Wesley 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 Wesley College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or Alma College?
- Alma College is 68.4% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.4% higher at Alma College than Wesley College ($45,346.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 6.4% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,864 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Wesley College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($34,736 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Wesley College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 274 points higher than at Wesley College (836)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wesley College (17)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley 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 Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Wesley College (67% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,000)
- Alma College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Alma College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/