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Penn State SUNY Delhi UB UHart CCSU Monmouth University SUNY Canton Delaware Valley University Quinnipiac Alfred University University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown SUNY at Fredonia| University of Saint Joseph | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
USJ | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
USJ | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $153 |
Diversity |
USJ | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
USJ | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 4% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Alfred State College?
- University of Saint Joseph is 494.8% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.2% higher at USJ than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($42,050.00 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 USJ ($17,262 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 2.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($13,240 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 220.6% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($28,311 vs. $8,830)
USJ vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ 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 USJ .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 84 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than University of Saint Joseph (68% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $9,100 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/