Alfred State College vs. University of Akron

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred vs. University of Akron Main Campus comparison

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Overview	Alfred State College	University of Akron
Location	Alfred, NY	Akron, OH
Setting	Rural Fringe	Midsize City
Enrollment	3,348	13,465
Type	Public 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking	#464	#838
Religious Affiliation	-	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	alfredstate.edu	uakron.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 3,348 students)

Alfred State College vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or University of Akron?

• University of Akron Main Campus is 42.8% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $7,070.00)
• Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Alfred State College than University of Akron Main Campus ($14,150.00 vs. $13,170.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Alfred State College ($14,667 vs. $17,262)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 9.8% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($12,410 vs. $13,620)
• More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than University of Akron Main Campus (99% vs. 96%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 3.6% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($8,830 vs. $8,525)

Alfred State College vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or Alfred State College .

• The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 33 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
• Incoming University of Akron students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alfred State College (21)
• Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
• University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)

Alfred State College vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Alfred State College or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Alfred State College.

• The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (68% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,100)
• SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $10,626 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($14,874 vs. $25,500)
• Alfred State College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($153 vs. $263)
• More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/