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Overview |
UALR | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,158 | 3,749 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #782 | #507 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,818 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,573 | $14,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,352 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,225 | $14,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,968 | $8,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
UALR | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,661 | 7,839 | ||
| Admitted | 2,114 | 6,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1170 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2026 |
Academics |
UALR | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $153 |
Diversity |
UALR | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UALR | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UALR | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (8,158 students vs. 3,749 students)
UALR vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Alfred State College?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is 21.5% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at UALR than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($16,573.00 vs. $14,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Alfred State College ($11,225 vs. $14,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 51.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($9,352 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 11.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($9,968 vs. $8,952)
UALR vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 26 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming UALR students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than UALR (57.7%)
UALR vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (68% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $4,100 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,000)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $5,626 lower median federal student loan debt than UALR graduates. ($14,874 vs. $20,500)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than UALR graduates. ($153 vs. $211)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/