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St. Bona UB Seton Hill University Hartwick College Fisher Niagara University Alfred State College SUNY Brockport SUNY Delhi University at Albany- SUNY SUNY at Fredonia Clarkson| Alfred University | Elmira College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred University | EC | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred University | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | EC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Alfred University | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | EC | ||
| 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
- Alfred University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (1,813 students vs. 657 students)
Alfred University vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or EC?
- Alfred University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Alfred University than Elmira College ($36,444.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Alfred University ($24,040 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 1.3% lower than costs at Alfred University ($13,388 vs. $13,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Alfred University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 3.5% larger than aid received Alfred University ($27,091 vs. $26,172)
Alfred University vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Alfred University .
- Accepted freshman Alfred University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Alfred University vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or EC? 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 EC and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is the same as at Elmira College (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $300 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,700)
- Elmira College and Alfred University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elmira College 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 EC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/