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Overview |
WSU | Alfred University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 1,813 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $36,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $36,444 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $13,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $26,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
WSU | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 7,091 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 3,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 50.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
WSU | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 24% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Alfred University | ||
| 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
- Wayne State University is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 1,813 students)
WSU vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Alfred University?
- Alfred University is 181.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Alfred University than Wayne State University ($36,444.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Alfred University ($15,347 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 19.8% lower than costs at Alfred University ($11,321 vs. $13,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than Wayne State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 146.8% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($26,172 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 13 points higher than at Alfred University (1057)
- Incoming Alfred University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
WSU vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is higher than Wayne State University (60% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $45,700)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/