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Overview |
Alfred State College | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Alfred State College | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $205 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alfred State College | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 63.6% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.2% higher at UC Merced than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($41,636.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Alfred State College ($13,549 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 42% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($13,620 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than University of California Merced (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 193% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($25,868 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 9 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than University of California Merced (68% vs. 58%)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $5,025 lower median federal student loan debt than UC Merced graduates. ($14,874 vs. $19,899)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than UC Merced graduates. ($153 vs. $205)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Merced students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/