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Overview |
Alfred State College | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 830/1160 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Alfred State College | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Youngstown State?
- Youngstown State University is 47.2% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Alfred State College than Youngstown State University ($14,150.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Alfred State College ($11,900 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 36% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,016 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Youngstown State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 15.7% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($8,830 vs. $7,631)
Alfred State College vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 35 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State 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 Youngstown State (80.6%)
Alfred State College vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Youngstown State? 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 Youngstown State and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Youngstown State University (68% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $4,400 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,700)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/