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SUNY Delhi UB SUNY Canton Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale St. Bona UConn Ithaca College SUNY College at Plattsburgh| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 75% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alfred State College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | N/A |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Purdue Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($7,373.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Purdue Northwest than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($14,364.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Alfred State College ($9,162 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 65.8% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($8,215 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Purdue University Northwest (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 24.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($8,830 vs. $7,070)
Alfred State College vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Alfred State College .
- Accepted freshman Purdue Northwest students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
Alfred State College vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and Alfred State College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/