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Overview |
UNH | Alfred University | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 1,813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $36,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $36,444 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $13,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $26,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UNH | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 7,091 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 3,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 50.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1085/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNH | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
UNH | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UNH | Alfred University | ||
| 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 New Haven is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 1,813 students)
UNH vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Alfred University?
- University of New Haven is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at UNH than Alfred University ($42,610.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alfred University than UNH ($26,183 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 37.2% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($13,560 vs. $18,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than Alfred University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 5.3% larger than aid received Alfred University ($27,556 vs. $26,172)
UNH vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or UNH .
- The average SAT score at University of New Haven (1066) is 9 points higher than at Alfred University (1057)
- Incoming Alfred University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNH (24)
- Accepted freshman UNH students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
UNH vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is higher than University of New Haven (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $6,600 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $45,700)
- Alfred University and UNH graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred University and UNH graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNH students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/