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Overview |
Alfred University | SU | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alfred University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 13% |
Students |
Alfred University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,813 students)
Alfred University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or SU?
- Alfred University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Alfred University than Shenandoah University ($36,444.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Alfred University ($26,143 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 20.7% lower than costs at Alfred University ($11,230 vs. $13,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Alfred University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 11.5% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($26,172 vs. $23,467)
Alfred University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Alfred University .
- The average SAT score at Alfred University (1057) is 52 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Alfred University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Alfred University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or SU? 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 SU and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is higher than Shenandoah University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,700)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/