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Overview |
CSU | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $153 |
Diversity |
CSU | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 3,348 students)
CSU vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Alfred State College?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is 23.1% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at CSU than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($17,622.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Alfred State College ($15,517 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 11.7% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($13,620 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than California State University Chico (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 3.8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($9,162 vs. $8,830)
CSU vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 13 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
CSU vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Alfred 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 Alfred State College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than California State University Chico (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $10,300 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $2,126 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($14,874 vs. $17,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($153 vs. $175)
- More CSU 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/