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La Salle University SUNY Delhi UB SUNY Canton Immaculata University Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale St. Bona Cabrini College| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | CHC | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,749 | 1,402 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #837 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,575 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,180 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,877 | $28,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,952 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,839 | 2,559 | ||
| Admitted | 6,408 | 2,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Alfred State College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $273 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Alfred State College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (3,749 students vs. 1,402 students)
Alfred State College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 450.9% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.2% higher at CHC than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($38,950.00 vs. $14,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than CHC ($14,877 vs. $28,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 15.3% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($12,300 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 232.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($29,744 vs. $8,952)
Alfred State College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 50 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than CHC (79.1%)
Alfred State College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or CHC? 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 CHC and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $11,607 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($14,874 vs. $26,481)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($153 vs. $273)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/