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SUNY Delhi UB SUNY Canton University of Mount Union Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Walsh College St. Bona Kent State| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Hiram College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | Hiram | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 890/1100 | ||
| 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 | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Hiram | ||
| 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
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 1,018 students)
Alfred State College vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Hiram?
- Hiram College is 260.7% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at Hiram than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($25,500.00 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 Hiram ($17,262 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 28.5% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,600 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 114.5% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($18,941 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 55 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Hiram students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Hiram? 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 Hiram and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Hiram College (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/