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Overview |
Alfred University | Capital University | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Alfred University | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Alfred University | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Capital University is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,813 students)
Alfred University vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or Capital University?
- Capital University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Capital University than Alfred University ($39,900.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than Alfred University ($24,439 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 10.2% lower than costs at Alfred University ($12,308 vs. $13,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than Capital University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Alfred University ($28,469 vs. $26,172)
Alfred University vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Alfred University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 76 points higher than at Alfred University (1057)
- Incoming Alfred University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Capital University (25)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Alfred University vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or Capital 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 Capital University and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Alfred University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $45,700)
- Capital University and Alfred University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Capital University and Alfred University 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 Capital University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/