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SUNY Delhi UAFS UB University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus SUNY Canton Arkansas Arkansas State University Central Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia UALR| Arkansas Tech University | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
ATU | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 |
ATU | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $153 |
Diversity |
ATU | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 3,348 students)
ATU vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Alfred State College?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is 21.5% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Alfred State College than Arkansas Tech University ($14,150.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Alfred State College ($12,016 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 48.7% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($9,157 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Arkansas Tech University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 4.6% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($8,830 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
ATU vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Arkansas Tech University (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $5,000 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $2,876 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($14,874 vs. $17,750)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($153 vs. $183)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU 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/