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Overview |
Alfred University | Mason | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Alfred University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alfred University | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Alfred University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,813 students)
Alfred University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or Mason?
- Alfred University is 272.1% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Alfred University than George Mason University ($36,444.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Alfred University ($18,479 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 3.4% lower than costs at Alfred University ($13,120 vs. $13,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than George Mason University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 143.2% larger than aid received George Mason University ($26,172 vs. $10,760)
Alfred University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Alfred University .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 96 points higher than at Alfred University (1057)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Alfred University (25)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Alfred University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or Mason? 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 Mason and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Alfred University (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $45,700)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/