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Overview |
Alfred State College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 616% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 257.8% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($50,624.00 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 Widener University-Main Campus ($17,262 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 11.6% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($13,620 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Widener University Main Campus (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 267.1% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($32,412 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 16 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Widener University Main Campus (68% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $17,400 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/