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SUNY Delhi Temple UB SUNY Canton Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia Point Park University SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale CalArts St. Bona| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | UArts | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Alfred State College | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alfred State College | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 1,313 students)
Alfred State College vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 620.7% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 260.1% higher at UArts than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($50,950.00 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 UArts ($17,262 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 31.8% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($13,620 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 188.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($25,460 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 29 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming UArts students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than UArts (80%)
Alfred State College vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or UArts? 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 UArts and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than The University of the Arts (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $7,600 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $34,500)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/