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Overview |
Alfred University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Alfred University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | 940/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alfred University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Alfred University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | Buffalo State College | ||
| 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,813 students)
Alfred University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or Buffalo State College?
- Alfred University is 415.5% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.6% higher at Alfred University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($36,444.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Alfred University ($13,812 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 6.1% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($13,560 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than SUNY College at Buffalo (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 143.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($26,172 vs. $10,756)
Alfred University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Alfred University .
- The average SAT score at Alfred University (1057) is 156 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Alfred University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Alfred University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Alfred University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State College and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Alfred University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/