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SUNY Delhi UB SUNY Canton Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale St. Bona Ithaca College SUNY College at Plattsburgh UConn| Capitol College | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Capitol College | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $153 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Capitol College | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 Capitol College based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Alfred State College?
- Capitol College is 265.3% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.5% higher at Capitol College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($25,830.00 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 Capitol College ($17,262 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 6.3% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($12,816 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Capitol College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 62.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($14,332 vs. $8,830)
Capitol College vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol 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 Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 7 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol 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 Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Capitol College (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $28,000 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $10,862 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($14,874 vs. $25,736)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($153 vs. $266)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/