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Overview |
Alfred State College | UB | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $201 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | UB | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Alfred State College | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | UB | ||
| 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
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or UB?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred and UB cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at UB than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($24,990.00 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 UB ($17,262 vs. $18,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 19% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($13,620 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than University at Buffalo (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 3.6% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($8,830 vs. $8,521)
Alfred State College vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 157 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming UB students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than UB (67.7%)
Alfred State College vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or UB? 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 UB and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $16,300 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $4,626 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($14,874 vs. $19,500)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($153 vs. $201)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/