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Overview |
Alfred State College | W&J | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alfred State College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 1,151 students)
Alfred State College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 601.7% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.6% higher at W&J than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($49,612.00 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 W&J ($17,262 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 0.7% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($13,524 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 341.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($38,963 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Alfred State College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or W&J? 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 W&J and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $14,800 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/