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Overview |
Alfred State College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $254 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Alfred State College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 2,315 students)
Alfred State College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at West Liberty University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($17,100.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Alfred State College ($13,788 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 35.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,020 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than West Liberty University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 51.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,830 vs. $5,824)
Alfred State College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 32 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Alfred State College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than West Liberty University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $4,200 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,900)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $9,743 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($14,874 vs. $24,617)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($153 vs. $254)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/