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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Fitchburg State | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $153 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 3,348 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Alfred State College?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is 628.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.7% higher at Alfred State College than Fitchburg State University ($14,150.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Alfred State College ($15,535 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 0.8% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($13,516 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Fitchburg State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 24.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($8,830 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 23 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Fitchburg State vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Fitchburg State University (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $7,811 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($14,874 vs. $22,685)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($153 vs. $234)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/