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Overview |
UM-Flint | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 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 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $153 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UM-Flint | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 3,348 students)
UM-Flint vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or Alfred State College?
- University of Michigan Flint is 78.5% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.8% higher at UM-Flint than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($24,882.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Alfred State College ($10,840 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 28.2% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,628 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than University of Michigan Flint (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 51.6% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($13,389 vs. $8,830)
UM-Flint vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 24 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming UM-Flint students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than University of Michigan Flint (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $400 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/