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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 Michigan Ithaca College SUNY College at Plattsburgh| College for Creative Studies | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCS | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
CCS | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CCS | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $153 |
Diversity |
CCS | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
CCS | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 4% | ||
Campus |
CCS | 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 CCS based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 1,517 students)
CCS vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Alfred State College?
- College for Creative Studies is 579.3% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.4% higher at CCS than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($48,030.00 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 CCS ($17,262 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 53.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($8,850 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than College for Creative Studies (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 175.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($24,307 vs. $8,830)
CCS vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS 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 CCS .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 54 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming CCS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman CCS students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS 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 CCS.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than College for Creative Studies (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $4,000 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS 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/