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Overview |
UNO | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
UNO | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNO | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $153 |
Diversity |
UNO | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNO | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UNO | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Orleans is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 3,348 students)
UNO vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or Alfred State College?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is 16.1% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Alfred State College than University of New Orleans ($14,150.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Alfred State College ($11,508 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 11.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($12,174 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than University of New Orleans (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 16.2% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,260 vs. $8,830)
UNO vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO 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 UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 18 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming UNO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman UNO students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO 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 UNO.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than University of New Orleans (68% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $600 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $1,626 lower median federal student loan debt than UNO graduates. ($14,874 vs. $16,500)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than UNO graduates. ($153 vs. $170)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/