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Overview |
Alfred State College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $278 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 436% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.8% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($37,896.00 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($17,262 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 37.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($13,620 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 194.2% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($25,979 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Alfred State College .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $2,000 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,026 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($14,874 vs. $26,900)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($153 vs. $278)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/