Alma vs. Ascent
Alma ranked #-1 and Ascent ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Alma College and Ascent College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Alma's tuition ($47,430) is more expensive than Ascent ($7,680).
- Alma's acceptance rate (65.66%) is lower than Alma (65.66%).
- Alma has higher yield (13.26%) than Alma (13.26%).
- Ascent's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than Alma (14 to 1).
- Alma (1,273 students) is larger than Ascent (87 students) with more enrolled students.
- Alma ($35,497) has higher amount of financial aid than Ascent ($1,193).
- Alma's graduation rate (64%) is higher than Ascent (50%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$47,430
Financial Aid
$35,497
Test Scores
Admission
65.66% Acceptance Rate
13.26% Yield
Enrollment
1,235 Undergraduate
38 Graduate
Graduation Rate
64% Graduation Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
87 Faculties (full-time)
264 Staffs (full-time)
$71,539 Faculty Salary
$53,200 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,228 annual charge
-1,314 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,900 annual charge

Ascent College
Private, 4 years • Gainesville, VA #157 Faith-based Schools, #VA in Virginia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$7,680
Financial Aid
$1,193
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
87 (All undergraduate)
81 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
1 Faculties (full-time)
4 Staffs (full-time)
$70,000 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
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Campus Living
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