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Overview |
Alfred State College | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Alfred State College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Castleton State College | ||
| 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 2,363 students)
Alfred State College vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 67.4% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.5% higher at Castleton State College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($28,800.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Alfred State College ($16,791 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 9.8% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($12,404 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 47.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($13,007 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 57 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Castleton State College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Alfred State College vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Castleton 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 Castleton State College and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Castleton State College (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $4,500 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,600)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $10,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($14,874 vs. $25,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($153 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/