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SUNY Delhi UB Millersville University of Pennsylvania SUNY Canton Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus LHU WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #1036 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Alfred State College | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Mansfield University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 1,796 students)
Alfred State College vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Mansfield University?
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Alfred State College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($14,150.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 33.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,168 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($8,830 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 61 points higher than at Mansfield University (955)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mansfield University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
Alfred State College vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Mansfield 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 Mansfield University and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $2,100 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,000)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mansfield University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/