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ECSU SCSU CCSU SUNY Delhi UB SUNY Canton Buffalo State College UConn Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville| Western Connecticut State University | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $153 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 4% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Alfred State College | ||
| 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 State College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,348 students)
WestConn vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Alfred State College?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is 9.4% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at WestConn than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($19,358.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Alfred State College ($15,862 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 7% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,620 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 2.6% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($9,057 vs. $8,830)
WestConn vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
WestConn vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $10,126 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($14,874 vs. $25,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($153 vs. $258)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/