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Overview |
Alfred University | VMI | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Alfred University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alfred University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Alfred University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | VMI | ||
| 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
- Alfred University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (1,813 students vs. 1,512 students)
Alfred University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or VMI?
- Alfred University is 272.6% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at VMI than Alfred University ($39,590.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Alfred University ($18,129 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 27% lower than costs at Alfred University ($10,674 vs. $13,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than Virginia Military Institute (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 36.9% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($26,172 vs. $19,111)
Alfred University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Alfred University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 82 points higher than at Alfred University (1057)
- Incoming Alfred University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Alfred University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or VMI? 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 VMI and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Alfred University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $16,400 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $45,700)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/