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Overview |
Alfred State College | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alfred State College | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 2,130 students)
Alfred State College vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 372.4% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136% higher at University of Mount Union than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($33,400.00 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 University of Mount Union ($17,262 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 21.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($11,200 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 154.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($22,459 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 62 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
Alfred State College vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or University of Mount Union? 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 Mount Union and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than University of Mount Union (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $6,100 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/