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Overview |
Wheelock College | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheelock College | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Wheelock College | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Wheelock College | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheelock College | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $153 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Wheelock College | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 4% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock College | Alfred State College | ||
| 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 Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 890 students)
Wheelock College vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or Alfred State College?
- Wheelock College is 394.3% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($34,950.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147% higher at Wheelock College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($34,950.00 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 Wheelock College ($17,262 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 9.9% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($13,620 vs. $14,975)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College as SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheelock College students is 146.7% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($21,786 vs. $8,830)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock College or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Wheelock College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 72 points higher than at Wheelock College (944)
- Incoming Wheelock College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Alfred State College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Wheelock College vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock College or Alfred State College? 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 State College and Wheelock College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Wheelock College (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $5,800 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,300)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College 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/