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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Alfred University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Alfred University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 1,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #292 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $38,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $38,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $14,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $26,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $28,371 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
TU | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 7,761 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 3,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 48.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
TU | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 20% | ||
Campus |
TU | Alfred University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,843 students)
TU vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Alfred University?
- Alfred University is 418.4% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($38,270.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at Alfred University than Towson University ($38,270.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Alfred University ($15,064 vs. $26,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 9.9% lower than costs at Towson University ($14,240 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than Towson University (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 145.3% larger than aid received Towson University ($28,371 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 24 points higher than at Alfred University (1057)
- Incoming Alfred University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Alfred University (48.3%)
TU vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Alfred 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 Alfred University and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Alfred University (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $45,700)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/