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Overview |
Alfred University | BC | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alfred University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Alfred University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | BC | ||
| 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
- Alfred University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (1,813 students vs. 1,421 students)
Alfred University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at BC than Alfred University ($38,800.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Alfred University ($19,332 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 2% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,560 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Alfred University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 30.5% larger than aid received Alfred University ($34,142 vs. $26,172)
Alfred University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Alfred University .
- The average SAT score at Alfred University (1057) is 23 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Alfred University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Alfred University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or BC? 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 BC and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is higher than Bridgewater College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Alfred University earn on average $2,600 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and Alfred University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Alfred University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/