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Overview |
Alfred University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 44% |
Admission |
Alfred University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Alfred University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 1,813 students)
Alfred University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or Penn State?
- Alfred University is 98.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Alfred University than Penn State Main Campus ($36,444.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alfred University than Penn State ($26,183 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 6.4% lower than costs at Alfred University ($12,744 vs. $13,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than Penn State Main Campus (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 160% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($26,172 vs. $10,066)
Alfred University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Alfred University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 145 points higher than at Alfred University (1057)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Alfred University (25)
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Alfred University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Alfred University (87% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $9,600 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,700)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/