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Overview |
Alfred University | SFC | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Alfred University | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Alfred University | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 9% |
Students |
Alfred University | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 1,813 students)
Alfred University vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or SFC?
- Alfred University is 34% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Alfred University than St. Francis College ($36,444.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Alfred University ($18,602 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 32.7% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($13,560 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than St. Francis College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 51.3% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($26,172 vs. $17,294)
Alfred University vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Alfred University .
- The average SAT score at Alfred University (1057) is 148 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Alfred University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Alfred University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Alfred University vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or SFC? 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 SFC and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is higher than St. Francis College (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,700)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $27,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/