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Overview |
Alfred University | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred University | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Alfred University | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DeSales University is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 1,813 students)
Alfred University vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at DeSales University than Alfred University ($41,100.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alfred University than DeSales University ($26,183 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 0.4% lower than costs at Alfred University ($13,500 vs. $13,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Alfred University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 6.3% larger than aid received Alfred University ($27,824 vs. $26,172)
Alfred University vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Alfred University .
- The average SAT score at Alfred University (1057) is 3 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming Alfred University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman Alfred University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Alfred University vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Alfred University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $45,700)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/