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Overview |
Alfred State College | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,749 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,575 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,180 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,877 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,952 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,839 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 6,408 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Alfred State College | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $211 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alfred State College | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 3,749 students)
Alfred State College vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or West Texas A & M University?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is 11% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.3% higher at Alfred State College than West Texas A & M University ($14,575.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than West Texas A & M University ($14,877 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 50.1% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($9,449 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 21.3% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($8,952 vs. $7,378)
Alfred State College vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 45 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than West Texas A & M University (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $5,626 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($14,874 vs. $20,500)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($153 vs. $211)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/