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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 UConn Ithaca College SUNY College at Plattsburgh| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Excelsior University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | Excelsior University | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 15,833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | excelsior.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Excelsior University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Excelsior University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Alfred State College | Excelsior University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Excelsior University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $10,870 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $112 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Excelsior University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Excelsior University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Excelsior University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Excelsior University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (15,833 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. Excelsior University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Excelsior University?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is ?% more expensive to attend than Excelsior University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Alfred State College than Excelsior University ($14,150.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Excelsior University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is ?% larger than aid received Excelsior University ($8,830 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Excelsior University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Excelsior University or Alfred State College .
Alfred State College vs. Excelsior University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Excelsior 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 Excelsior University and Alfred State College.
- Excelsior University students graduate with a $4,004 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred State College graduates. ($10,870 vs. $14,874)
- Excelsior University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred State College graduates. ($112 vs. $153)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Excelsior University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/