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Overview |
Medgar | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Medgar | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Medgar | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $153 |
Diversity |
Medgar | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Medgar | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 3,348 students)
Medgar vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or Alfred State College?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is 2% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Medgar 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 Medgar Evers College than Alfred State College ($8,250 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 31.6% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($13,620 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than CUNY Medgar Evers College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 4.3% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($8,830 vs. $8,467)
Medgar vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar 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 Medgar .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Medgar vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar 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 Medgar .
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $3,700 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $5,841 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred State College graduates. ($9,033 vs. $14,874)
- Medgar graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred State College graduates. ($93 vs. $153)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/