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Overview |
Alfred University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Cobleskill, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 1,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #692 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | cobleskill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | $17,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $10,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Alfred University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 2,386 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 2,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | 910/1150 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,359 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $179 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Alfred University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alfred University is larger than than SUNY Cobleskill based on total student enrollment (1,813 students vs. 1,783 students)
Alfred University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or SUNY Cobleskill?
- Alfred University is 415.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cobleskill 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 of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($36,444.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill than Alfred University ($17,602 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 12.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($13,560 vs. $15,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 160.7% larger than aid received SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($26,172 vs. $10,040)
Alfred University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or SUNY Cobleskill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cobleskill or Alfred University .
- The average SAT score at Alfred University (1057) is 175 points higher than at SUNY Cobleskill (882)
- Incoming Alfred University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SUNY Cobleskill (19)
- Accepted freshman Alfred University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SUNY Cobleskill (3.1)
- SUNY Cobleskill has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Alfred University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or SUNY Cobleskill? 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 SUNY Cobleskill and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is higher than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (60% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Alfred University earn on average $7,800 more per year than SUNY Cobleskill graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $37,900)
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill students graduate with a $9,641 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($17,359 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Cobleskill graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($179 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cobleskill 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/