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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SUNY Delhi SHU University of Bridgeport UB UConn East Stroudsburg University SUNY Canton| Southern Connecticut State University | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
SCSU | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $153 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,348 students)
SCSU vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Alfred State College?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is 9.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at SCSU than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($19,358.00 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 SCSU ($17,262 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 3.3% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($13,620 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Southern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 20.8% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($8,830 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 98 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
SCSU vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $8,376 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($14,874 vs. $23,250)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($153 vs. $240)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/