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Overview |
Alfred State College | OWU | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1123/1358 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alfred State College | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alfred State College | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | OWU | ||
| 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
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 1,410 students)
Alfred State College vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 596.8% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248.1% higher at OWU than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($49,262.00 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 OWU ($17,262 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 0.9% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($13,620 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 316.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($36,757 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Alfred State College .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than OWU (52.2%)
Alfred State College vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or OWU? 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 OWU and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/