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Overview |
Alfred State College | USD | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 79% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | USD | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alfred State College | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | USD | ||
| 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 South Dakota is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or USD?
- University of South Dakota is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Alfred State College than University of South Dakota ($14,150.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than USD ($17,262 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 65.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($8,224 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than University of South Dakota (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 40% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($8,830 vs. $6,308)
Alfred State College vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 33 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming USD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or USD? 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 USD and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than University of South Dakota (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $6,100 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $10,126 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($14,874 vs. $25,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($153 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/