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SUNY Delhi Otterbein University UB IWU SUNY Canton Xavier Ohio State Ashland College Alfred University OWU SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Capital University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | Capital University | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 960/1186 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alfred State College | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | 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 Capital University based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 2,617 students)
Alfred State College vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Capital University?
- Capital University is 464.4% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182% higher at Capital University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($39,900.00 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 Capital University ($17,262 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 10.7% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($12,308 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Capital University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 222.4% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($28,469 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 117 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Alfred State College vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Capital University? 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 Capital University and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Capital University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/