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SUNY Delhi UB SUNY Canton Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale St. Bona Ithaca College SUNY College at Plattsburgh UConn| Plaza College | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plaza College | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Plaza College | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 322 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| 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 |
Plaza College | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $153 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Plaza College | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or Alfred State College?
- Plaza College is 83.9% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Alfred State College than Plaza College ($14,150.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Alfred State College ($17,178 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 94.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($7,000 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Plaza College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 29.4% larger than aid received Plaza College ($8,830 vs. $6,822)
Plaza College vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza College 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 Plaza College .
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plaza College vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza College 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 Plaza College.
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $14,800 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $959 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred State College graduates. ($13,915 vs. $14,874)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred State College graduates. ($143 vs. $153)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/