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Overview |
Alfred University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Alfred University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | |||
| 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 | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Alfred University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,813 students)
Alfred University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Alfred University is 415.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.6% higher at Alfred University than SUNY College at Potsdam ($36,444.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Alfred University ($15,310 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 7.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($13,560 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than SUNY College at Potsdam (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 125% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($26,172 vs. $11,632)
Alfred University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Alfred University .
- Accepted freshman Alfred University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SUNY-Potsdam (3.3)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Alfred University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Alfred University earn on average $6,600 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $39,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-Potsdam 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 SUNY-Potsdam 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/