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Overview |
USJ | Alfred University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 1,813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $36,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $36,444 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $13,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $26,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
USJ | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 7,091 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 3,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 50.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 1085/1290 | ||
| 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 |
USJ | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USJ | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
USJ | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 24% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Alfred University | ||
| 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
- University of Saint Joseph is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (1,992 students vs. 1,813 students)
USJ vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Alfred University?
- University of Saint Joseph is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at USJ than Alfred University ($42,050.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Joseph than Alfred University ($25,860 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 2.4% lower than costs at Alfred University ($13,240 vs. $13,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Alfred University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 8.2% larger than aid received Alfred University ($28,311 vs. $26,172)
USJ vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Alfred University (1057) is 125 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Alfred University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
USJ vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or Alfred University? 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 University and USJ.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is higher than University of Saint Joseph (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $5,500 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $45,700)
- Alfred University and USJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred University and USJ graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/