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Overview |
Alfred State College | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Winthrop University | ||
| 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
- Winthrop University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 116.5% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.4% higher at Winthrop University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($29,636.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Alfred State College ($17,008 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 29.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,488 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Winthrop University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 46.8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($12,961 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 28 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Alfred State College vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Winthrop 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 Winthrop University and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Winthrop University (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $2,600 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,500)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/