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Overview |
UD | Alfred University | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 1,813 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $36,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $36,444 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $13,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $26,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
UD | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 7,091 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 3,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 50.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UD | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
UD | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UD | Alfred 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 1,813 students)
UD vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Alfred University?
- Alfred University is 172.6% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Alfred University than University of Delaware ($36,444.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Alfred University ($18,044 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 5% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($13,560 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than University of Delaware (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 111.5% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($26,172 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 141 points higher than at Alfred University (1057)
- Incoming UD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Alfred University (25)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
UD vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Alfred University (78% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $15,600 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $45,700)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/