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SUNY Delhi UB SUNY Canton Liberty University Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Emory and Henry College St. Bona UConn| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Sweet Briar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1020/1360 | ||
| 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 | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 460 students)
Alfred State College vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Sweet Briar College?
- Sweet Briar College is 219.9% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($22,620.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at Sweet Briar College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($22,620.00 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 Sweet Briar College ($17,262 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 4.6% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($13,620 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Sweet Briar College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sweet Briar College students is 38.8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($12,254 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at Sweet Briar College (1098) is 82 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Sweet Briar College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Sweet Briar College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Sweet Briar College (75.7%)
Alfred State College vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $400 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,700)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Sweet Briar College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/