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Overview |
Alfred University | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 50% |
Admission |
Alfred University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Alfred University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alfred University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (1,813 students vs. 1,775 students)
Alfred University vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or LGCNHS?
- Alfred University is 19.9% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Alfred University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($36,444.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alfred University than LGCNHS ($26,183 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 23.3% lower than costs at Alfred University ($11,000 vs. $13,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (99% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 326.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($26,172 vs. $6,133)
Alfred University vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Alfred University .
- Alfred University has a higher acceptance rate (50.6%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Alfred University vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Alfred University.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $5,600 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $45,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/