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WKU NKU Kentucky SUNY Delhi Morehead State University UB Louisville Cumberland College ETSU SUNY Canton Murray State University Alfred University| Eastern Kentucky University | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $153 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 3,348 students)
Eastern vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Alfred State College?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 35% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Eastern than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($19,922.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Alfred State College ($10,806 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 31.5% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,360 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 19.9% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,583 vs. $8,830)
Eastern vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 12 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (68% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $4,200 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,900)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $8,821 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($14,874 vs. $23,695)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($153 vs. $245)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/