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Howard Morehouse Georgia State CAU Georgia St. Bona UB NCAT KSU Florida A&M MHC Oberlin| Spelman College | Alfred University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spelman | Alfred University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 1,813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $36,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $36,444 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $13,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $26,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Spelman | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 7,091 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 3,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 50.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1085/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Spelman | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Spelman | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Alfred University | ||
| 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
- Spelman College is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 1,813 students)
Spelman vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Alfred University?
- Alfred University is 40.8% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Alfred University than Spelman College ($36,444.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alfred University than Spelman ($26,183 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 15.5% lower than costs at Spelman College ($13,560 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than Spelman College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 146.2% larger than aid received Spelman College ($26,172 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Alfred University (1057) is 42 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Alfred University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- Alfred University has a higher acceptance rate (50.6%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Alfred University (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $45,700)
- Alfred University and Spelman graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred University and Spelman graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/