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Overview |
Hunter | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hunter | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hunter | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $153 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hunter | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 3,348 students)
Hunter vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Alfred State College?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is 2% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Hunter than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($14,880.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Alfred State College ($4,848 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 26% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,808 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Hunter College students is 5.6% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($9,325 vs. $8,830)
Hunter vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter 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 Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 149 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter 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 Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $42,100)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $3,326 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred State College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $14,874)
- Hunter graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred State College graduates. ($119 vs. $153)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/