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Overview |
Alfred State College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 875 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $277 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 875 students)
Alfred State College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is 106.8% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at Penn State Worthington Scranton than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($24,318.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Alfred State College ($16,594 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 4.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($12,984 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Penn State Worthington Scranton (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is 22.6% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,823 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 61 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $13,200 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $11,944 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($14,874 vs. $26,818)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($153 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/