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SUNY Delhi Ithaca College UB SUNY Canton SUNY Cortland Western New England University Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Siena College Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Utica College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | Utica College | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $248 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utica College is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Utica College?
- Utica College is 228.3% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64% higher at Utica College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($23,208.00 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 Utica College ($17,262 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 7.5% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($12,667 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Utica College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 57.9% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($13,939 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Alfred State College .
- Accepted freshman Utica College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Alfred State College vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Utica 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 Utica College and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Utica College (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $9,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($14,874 vs. $24,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($153 vs. $248)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/