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Overview |
Pitt State | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 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 | 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 |
Pitt State | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $153 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Pitt 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
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 3,348 students)
Pitt State vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Alfred State College?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Pitt State than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($17,696.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Alfred State College ($16,725 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 44.5% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($9,426 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 187.6% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($8,830 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt 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 Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Pitt State vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt 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 Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Pittsburg State University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $5,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt State graduates. ($14,874 vs. $20,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt State graduates. ($153 vs. $206)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/