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ECSU SCSU CCSU St. Bona UB Hartwick College Buffalo State College Fisher UConn Niagara University Alfred State College SUNY Brockport| Western Connecticut State University | Alfred University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Alfred University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,813 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $36,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $36,444 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $13,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $26,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 7,091 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 50.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
WestConn | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 24% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Alfred University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,813 students)
WestConn vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Alfred University?
- Alfred University is 463.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.3% higher at Alfred University than Western Connecticut State University ($36,444.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Alfred University ($15,862 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 7.4% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,560 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 189% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($26,172 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Alfred University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
WestConn vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,700)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/