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Overview |
Woodbury University | Alma College | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Woodbury University | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,182 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,816 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,460 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Woodbury University | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Woodbury University | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Woodbury University | 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 Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 943 students)
Woodbury University vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or Alma College?
- Alma College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Woodbury University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Alma College than Woodbury University ($45,346.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Woodbury University ($23,995 vs. $32,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 12% lower than costs at Woodbury University ($12,624 vs. $14,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Woodbury University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 45.9% larger than aid received Woodbury University ($34,736 vs. $23,816)
Woodbury University vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Woodbury University .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 166 points higher than at Woodbury University (944)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Woodbury University (19)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Woodbury University (3.39)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Woodbury University (62.6%)
Woodbury University vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury University 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 Woodbury University.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Woodbury University (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Woodbury University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $48,300)
- Alma College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Alma College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/