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Overview |
IU South Bend | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 |
IU South Bend | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $153 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 3,348 students)
IU South Bend vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Alfred State College?
- Indiana University South Bend is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at IU South Bend than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($20,634.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Alfred State College ($8,785 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 48.2% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($9,190 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Indiana University South Bend (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 12.9% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($8,830 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 61 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
IU South Bend vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Indiana University South Bend (68% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $5,000 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $9,656 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($14,874 vs. $24,530)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($153 vs. $253)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/