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URI Southern New Hampshire University JMU UMass Dartmouth SUNY Delhi Plymouth UNH University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UB SUNY Canton KSC Saint Anselm College| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH Manchester | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 534 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,010 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,968 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,923 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,822 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 360 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1170 | 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 |
UNH Manchester | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $153 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 534 students)
UNH Manchester vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or Alfred State College?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 114.3% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.4% higher at UNH Manchester than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($34,010.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than UNH Manchester ($17,262 vs. $18,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 9.9% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($13,620 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 12.9% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($8,830 vs. $7,822)
UNH Manchester vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester 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 UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 6 points higher than at UNH Manchester (1010)
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
UNH Manchester vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester 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 UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $11,200 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/