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Overview |
Alfred University | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Alfred University | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | 1088/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alfred University | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Alfred University | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | Arcadia | ||
| 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 1,813 students)
Alfred University vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 27.4% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Arcadia than Alfred University ($46,430.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alfred University than Arcadia ($26,183 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 1.2% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($13,560 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University as Arcadia University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Alfred University ($30,934 vs. $26,172)
Alfred University vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Alfred University .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 47 points higher than at Alfred University (1057)
- Incoming Alfred University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Alfred University vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Alfred University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $700 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,700)
- Arcadia University and Alfred University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and Alfred University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/