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SUNY Delhi UB SUNY Canton Albion College Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale St. Bona SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cornerstone University| Spring Arbor University | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SAU | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SAU | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | 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 |
SAU | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $153 |
Diversity |
SAU | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
SAU | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SAU | 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 2,396 students)
SAU vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or Alfred State College?
- Spring Arbor University is 338.8% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.2% higher at SAU than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($31,020.00 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 SAU ($17,262 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 27.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,652 vs. $13,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University as SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 134.2% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($20,677 vs. $8,830)
SAU vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU 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 SAU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 57 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming SAU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU 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 SAU.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Spring Arbor University (68% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $500 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $9,169 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($14,874 vs. $24,043)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($153 vs. $248)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/