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Overview |
Alfred State College | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,749 | 6,981 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #851 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $36,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,575 | $36,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,180 | $13,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,877 | $21,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,952 | $31,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 83% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,839 | 2,852 | ||
| Admitted | 6,408 | 2,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Alfred State College | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $274 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Eastern University | ||
| 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 University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (6,981 students vs. 3,749 students)
Alfred State College vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 419.9% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($36,760.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.2% higher at Eastern University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($36,760.00 vs. $14,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Eastern University ($14,877 vs. $21,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 7.7% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($13,168 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Eastern University (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 249.7% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($31,308 vs. $8,952)
Alfred State College vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 10 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Eastern 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 Eastern University and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Eastern University (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $11,626 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($14,874 vs. $26,500)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($153 vs. $274)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/