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Overview |
Alfred State College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 73% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $222 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Alfred State College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or SUNY Cortland?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred and SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland 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 of Technology at Alfred than SUNY Cortland ($17,262 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 0% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($13,620 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than SUNY College at Cortland (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Cortland students is 6.1% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($9,369 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Alfred State College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Alfred State College vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than SUNY College at Cortland (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $5,200 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $6,626 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($14,874 vs. $21,500)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($153 vs. $222)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/