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Overview |
Alfred State College | Marywood | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1030/1200 | ||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Marywood | ||
| 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 Marywood based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 2,729 students)
Alfred State College vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 415.3% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.5% higher at Marywood than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($36,430.00 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 Marywood ($17,262 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 7.9% lower than costs at Marywood University ($13,620 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 221.6% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($28,401 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 9 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Alfred State College vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Marywood University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $1,000 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/