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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $153 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Alfred State College | ||
| 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
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 3,348 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Alfred State College?
- Quinnipiac University is 595.5% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.5% higher at Quinnipiac than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($49,170.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Quinnipiac ($17,262 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 17.1% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($13,620 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 236.2% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($29,689 vs. $8,830)
Quinnipiac vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 79 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Quinnipiac students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Quinnipiac vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $23,400 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $11,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($14,874 vs. $26,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($153 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/