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Overview |
Alfred State College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Alfred State College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alfred State College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| 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
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or PennWest Edinboro?
- PennWest Edinboro is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Alfred State College than PennWest Edinboro ($14,150.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 16.8% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($11,660 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than PennWest Edinboro (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($8,830 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 66 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
Alfred State College vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than PennWest Edinboro (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $4,400 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,700)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/