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Overview |
CCSU | Alfred University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,813 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $36,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $36,444 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $13,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $26,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CCSU | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 7,091 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 3,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 50.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 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 26, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
CCSU | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | 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
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,813 students)
CCSU vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Alfred University?
- Alfred University is 463.3% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.3% higher at Alfred University than Central 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 Central Connecticut State University than Alfred University ($17,088 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 8.8% lower than costs at Alfred University ($12,464 vs. $13,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than Central Connecticut State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 321.3% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($26,172 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Alfred University (1057) is 46 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming Alfred University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Alfred University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
CCSU vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is higher than Central Connecticut State University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,700)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/