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Overview |
Alfred University | Providence | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Alfred University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Alfred University | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Alfred University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 1,813 students)
Alfred University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or Providence?
- Providence College is 56.3% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at Providence than Alfred University ($56,980.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alfred University than Providence ($26,183 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 22% lower than costs at Providence College ($13,560 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than Providence College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 18.3% larger than aid received Alfred University ($30,971 vs. $26,172)
Alfred University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Alfred University .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Alfred University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or Providence? 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 Providence and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Alfred University (85% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $22,300 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $45,700)
- Providence College and Alfred University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College and Alfred University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/