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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion SUNY Delhi VCU Mason Randolph-Macon UB BC SU| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alfred State College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at Longwood University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($21,690.00 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 Longwood University ($17,262 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 5.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,620 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Longwood University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 17% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,332 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 31 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Longwood University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $10,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($14,874 vs. $25,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($153 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/