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Overview |
Alfred State College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Alfred State College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $227 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Fairmont State ?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Fairmont State than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($15,638.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Alfred State College ($10,794 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 35.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,022 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Fairmont State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 34.9% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($8,830 vs. $6,547)
Alfred State College vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 54 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Fairmont State University (68% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $4,500 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,600)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $7,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($14,874 vs. $22,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($153 vs. $227)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/