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Overview |
EC | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EC | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
EC | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $153 |
Diversity |
EC | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
EC | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 4% | ||
Campus |
EC | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Alfred State College?
- Elmira College is 398.9% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.3% higher at EC than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($35,270.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than EC ($17,262 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 1.7% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($13,388 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 206.8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($27,091 vs. $8,830)
EC vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC 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 EC .
- Accepted freshman EC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
EC vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Elmira College (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/