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SUNY Delhi UB SUNY Canton RU Alfred University Marymount University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale St. Bona Longwood University| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | MBC | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Alfred State College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Alfred State College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 1,957 students)
Alfred State College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 347.1% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.4% higher at MBC than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($31,611.00 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 MBC ($17,262 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 32% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,320 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 176.2% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($24,389 vs. $8,830)
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 7 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
Alfred State College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or MBC? 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 MBC and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Mary Baldwin College (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $3,700 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/