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Overview |
Alfred State College | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Alfred State College | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 403.8% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.7% higher at Gannon University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($35,620.00 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 Gannon University ($17,262 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 13.1% lower than costs at Gannon University ($13,620 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 196.4% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($26,172 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 19 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Alfred State College vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Gannon 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 Gannon University and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Gannon University (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/