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Overview |
Alfred State College | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1053/1238 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Lycoming 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 Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 1,059 students)
Alfred State College vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 530% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.8% higher at Lycoming College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($44,544.00 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 Lycoming College ($17,262 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 4.2% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($13,620 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 381.4% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($42,509 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 18 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Alfred State College vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Lycoming 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 Lycoming College and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming 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/