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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 3,749 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #507 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $14,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $14,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $8,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 7,839 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 6,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $153 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 3,749 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Alfred State College?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($7,176.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Alfred State College than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($14,575.00 vs. $13,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Alfred State College ($13,002 vs. $14,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 27.7% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($11,100 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 19.7% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,720 vs. $8,952)
Arkansas State University vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 72 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Alfred State College? 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 Alfred State College and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (68% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $6,100 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,000)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $4,626 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas State University graduates. ($14,874 vs. $19,500)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas State University graduates. ($153 vs. $201)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/