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Overview |
Alfred State College | Temple | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alfred State College | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $268 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Temple?
- Temple University is 185.9% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.1% higher at Temple than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($34,684.00 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 Temple ($17,262 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 14.9% lower than costs at Temple University ($13,620 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Temple University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 31.1% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($11,575 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Alfred State College .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Temple (79.7%)
Alfred State College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Temple? 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 Temple and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is the same as at Temple University (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $11,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($14,874 vs. $26,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($153 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/