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Overview |
Alfred State College | SFASU | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,749 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,575 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,180 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,877 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,952 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 80% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,839 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 6,408 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alfred State College | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 3,749 students)
Alfred State College vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at SFASU than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($17,922.00 vs. $14,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than SFASU ($14,877 vs. $15,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 27.3% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($11,142 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Stephen F Austin State University (92% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 3% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($8,952 vs. $8,695)
Alfred State College vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 15 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $10,126 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($14,874 vs. $25,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($153 vs. $258)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/