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Overview |
Alfred State College | WVU | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $248 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 53% | ||
| 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% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alfred State College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 32.4% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.8% higher at WVU than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($26,568.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Alfred State College ($12,202 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 17.2% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($11,618 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than West Virginia University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 32.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($11,685 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 62 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming WVU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or WVU? 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 WVU and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than West Virginia University (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $9,127 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($14,874 vs. $24,001)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($153 vs. $248)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/