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Overview |
Nazareth College | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,522 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,330 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,330 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,190 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,620 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,625 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,911 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 3,283 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nazareth College | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $153 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Nazareth College | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 2,522 students)
Nazareth College vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or Alfred State College?
- Nazareth College is 428% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.8% higher at Nazareth College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($37,330.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Nazareth College ($17,262 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 11.5% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($13,620 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Nazareth College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 156.2% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($22,625 vs. $8,830)
Nazareth College vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College 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 Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Nazareth College vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth College 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 Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Nazareth College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $11,627 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($14,874 vs. $26,501)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($153 vs. $274)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/