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Overview |
Alfred State College | UWT | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 68% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Alfred State College | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $155 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alfred State College | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (4,794 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 58.3% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.5% higher at UWT than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($39,687.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Alfred State College ($10,680 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 4.4% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($13,620 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 46.8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($12,961 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 50 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or UWT? 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 UWT and Alfred State College.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $23,700 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $126 lower median federal student loan debt than UWT graduates. ($14,874 vs. $15,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UWT graduates. ($153 vs. $155)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/