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SUNY Delhi University of Lynchburg UB Randolph-Macon SUNY Canton RU Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale St. Bona| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Randolph College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | Randolph | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $27,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $27,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $19,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 1,602 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 1,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Randolph based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 553 students)
Alfred State College vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Randolph?
- Randolph College is 285.7% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($27,270.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.7% higher at Randolph than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($27,270.00 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 Randolph ($17,262 vs. $22,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 19.2% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($11,430 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is 123% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($19,688 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 2 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Incoming Randolph students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Randolph students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Randolph? 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 Randolph and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Randolph College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Randolph College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/