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Overview |
Alfred University | JCU | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,270 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,270 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,240 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,127 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,371 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,761 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 3,751 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.3% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Alfred University | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Alfred University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 1,843 students)
Alfred University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $38,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at JCU than Alfred University ($47,300.00 vs. $38,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alfred University than JCU ($26,127 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 0.6% lower than costs at Alfred University ($14,160 vs. $14,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Alfred University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 14.1% larger than aid received Alfred University ($32,359 vs. $28,371)
Alfred University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Alfred University .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 70 points higher than at Alfred University (1057)
- Incoming Alfred University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Alfred University (48.3%)
Alfred University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or JCU? 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 JCU and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Alfred University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $45,700)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/