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SUNY Delhi UB WCU SUNY Canton Lehigh University of Connecticut-Stamford TU Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia Penn State Brandywine SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Penn State Lehigh Valley | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $277 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 888 students)
Alfred State College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 106.8% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($24,318.00 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley ($17,262 vs. $18,142)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 4.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($12,984 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Penn State Lehigh Valley (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Lehigh Valley students is 12% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($9,886 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019) is 3 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $13,200 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $11,944 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($14,874 vs. $26,818)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($153 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/