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Overview |
Alfred State College | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $312 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Lourdes University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 1,136 students)
Alfred State College vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Lourdes University?
- Lourdes University is 264.2% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($25,750.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at Lourdes University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($25,750.00 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 Lourdes University ($17,262 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lourdes University are 13.5% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($12,000 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lourdes University students is 104.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($18,038 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 33 points higher than at Lourdes University (983)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lourdes University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Alfred State College vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Lourdes University (68% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $2,500 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,600)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $15,376 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($14,874 vs. $30,250)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($153 vs. $312)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/