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Overview |
Alfred State College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 940/1178 | ||
| 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 | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $221 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Buffalo State College | ||
| 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Buffalo State College?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred and Buffalo State College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Buffalo State College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($16,980.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Alfred State College ($13,812 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 5.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($13,620 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than SUNY College at Buffalo (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 21.8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,756 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 115 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Alfred State College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Buffalo 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 Buffalo State College and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $1,400 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $6,535 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($14,874 vs. $21,409)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($153 vs. $221)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State 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/