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Overview |
Alfred State College | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Alfred State College | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $144 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Alfred State College | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or CSUMB?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is 23.1% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at CSUMB than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($17,622.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Alfred State College ($11,435 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 19.4% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($13,620 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than California State University Monterey Bay (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 1.5% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($8,830 vs. $8,702)
Alfred State College vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Alfred State College .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (68% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $3,200 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,100)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $874 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred State College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $14,874)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred State College graduates. ($144 vs. $153)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUMB students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/