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Overview |
Alfred State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $248 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alfred State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 1,481 students)
Alfred State College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 11% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at West Virginia University Tech than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($19,584.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Alfred State College ($9,529 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 16.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($11,676 vs. $13,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred as West Virginia University Institute of Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 0% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($8,830 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 34 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Alfred State College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (68% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $8,500 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $9,127 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($14,874 vs. $24,001)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($153 vs. $248)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/