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Overview |
Alfred University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #916 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,270 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,270 | $11,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,240 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,127 | $14,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,371 | $8,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 84% |
Admission |
Alfred University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,761 | 3,439 | ||
| Admitted | 3,751 | 3,313 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.3% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Alfred University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $202 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Alfred University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | SUNY Canton | ||
| 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 Canton is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (2,919 students vs. 1,843 students)
Alfred University vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or SUNY Canton?
- Alfred University is 441.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($38,270.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.6% higher at Alfred University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($38,270.00 vs. $11,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Alfred University ($14,451 vs. $26,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 17.3% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($14,240 vs. $16,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 234.1% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($28,371 vs. $8,491)
Alfred University vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or Alfred University .
- Accepted freshman Alfred University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Alfred University (48.3%)
Alfred University vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or SUNY Canton? 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 Canton and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (60% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Alfred University earn on average $7,300 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $7,448 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($19,552 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($202 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/