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St. Bona UB Ithaca College SUNY Brockport Hartwick College Siena College Fisher Niagara University Alfred State College SUNY Delhi University at Albany- SUNY SUNY at Fredonia| Alfred University | Nazareth College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred University | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Alfred University | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Alfred University | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | Nazareth College | ||
| 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
- Nazareth College is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (2,522 students vs. 1,813 students)
Alfred University vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or Nazareth College?
- Nazareth College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Nazareth College than Alfred University ($37,330.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alfred University than Nazareth College ($26,183 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 12% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($13,560 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than Nazareth College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($26,172 vs. $22,625)
Alfred University vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Alfred University .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Alfred University vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or Nazareth College? 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 Nazareth College and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Alfred University (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Alfred University earn on average $800 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($26,501 vs. $27,000)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Nazareth College 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/