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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
TU | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $153 |
Diversity |
TU | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TU | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
TU | Alfred State College | ||
| 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 State College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 3,348 students)
TU vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Alfred State College?
- Towson University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($7,238.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at TU than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($23,240.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Alfred State College ($14,443 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 0.2% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,620 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Towson University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 29.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($11,415 vs. $8,830)
TU vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 65 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Alfred State College? 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 State College and TU.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Towson University (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $2,876 lower median federal student loan debt than TU graduates. ($14,874 vs. $17,750)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than TU graduates. ($153 vs. $183)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/