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Overview |
Alfred State College | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,749 | 5,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $40,308 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,575 | $40,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,180 | $16,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,877 | $28,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,952 | $28,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,839 | 6,414 | ||
| Admitted | 6,408 | 5,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1023/1270 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $268 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (5,198 students vs. 3,749 students)
Alfred State College vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 470.1% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($40,308.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.6% higher at Wilkes than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($40,308.00 vs. $14,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Wilkes ($14,877 vs. $28,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 12.9% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($14,180 vs. $16,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 218.4% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($28,507 vs. $8,952)
Alfred State College vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 37 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Wilkes University (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $11,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($14,874 vs. $26,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($153 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/