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TU St. Bona UB UMES Hartwick College Fisher UMBC Daemen College Niagara University Alfred State College SUNY Brockport SUNY Delhi| University of Baltimore | Alfred University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | Alfred University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 1,813 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $36,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $36,444 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $13,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $26,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
UB | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 7,091 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 3,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 50.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 1085/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UB | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UB | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
UB | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UB | Alfred University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 1,813 students)
UB vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Alfred University?
- Alfred University is 399.5% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at Alfred University than University of Baltimore ($36,444.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Alfred University ($18,122 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 42.7% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($13,560 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than University of Baltimore (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 246.9% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($26,172 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or UB .
- The average SAT score at Alfred University (1057) is 85 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming Alfred University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UB (21)
- Accepted freshman Alfred University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
UB vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or Alfred 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 Alfred University and UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $14,900 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $45,700)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/