Alfred University vs Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Alfred University

Small private research university in rural New York with engineering as its primary focus, 48% acceptance rate.

Research-focused engineering university in Troy, New York with very high research spending and strong STEM programs.

Comparison chart between Alfred University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute raw data
Metric	Alfred University	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Acceptance Rate	48.3%	58.4%
ACT Composite 75th Percentile	31	34
Annual In-State Tuition	$36,818	$62,500
Annual Out-of-State Tuition	$36,818	$62,500
Endowment (End of Year)	$193,793,251	$1,000,295,000
Room and Board	$15,170	$18,120
SAT Math 75th Percentile	640	770
SAT Reading 75th Percentile	640	730
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)	$51,988	$80,620
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)	$51,988	$80,620
Total Student Enrollment	1,843	7,024