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SUNY Delhi UB SUNY Canton Alvernia University Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale St. Bona Moravian College Immaculata University| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Cedar Crest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Alfred State College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $286 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 1,324 students)
Alfred State College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 508.8% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.2% higher at Cedar Crest College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($43,043.00 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 Cedar Crest College ($17,262 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 7.1% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($12,722 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 267.1% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($32,415 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 48 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Cedar Crest College (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,876 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,750)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($153 vs. $286)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/