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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 University of Toledo Concord University UConn| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Mercy College of Ohio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 780/1030 | ||
| 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 | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $206 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alfred State College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 1,261 students)
Alfred State College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 129.1% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($16,200.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Alfred State College ($14,564 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 91.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($7,108 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Mercy College of Ohio (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 37.4% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($12,134 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Alfred State College .
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
Alfred State College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (68% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $6,400 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $5,126 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates. ($14,874 vs. $20,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates. ($153 vs. $206)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/