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Annapolis Harvard USAFA St. Bona United States Coast Guard Academy Yale UB Princeton Georgetown Dartmouth Rutgers Hartwick College| Alfred University | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred University | West Point | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Alfred University | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alfred University | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Alfred University | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Alfred University | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (4,393 students vs. 1,813 students)
Alfred University vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or West Point?
- Alfred University is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Alfred University than United States Military Academy ($36,444.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than United States Military Academy (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($26,172 vs. $0)
Alfred University vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Alfred University .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- Alfred University has a higher acceptance rate (50.6%) than West Point (12%)
Alfred University vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or West Point? 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 West Point and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than Alfred University (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/