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Overview |
Alfred State College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alfred State College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (3,491 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or SUNY at Fredonia?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred and SUNY at Fredonia cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at SUNY at Fredonia than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($16,980.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Alfred State College ($15,795 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 4.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($13,620 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than SUNY at Fredonia (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Fredonia students is 22.2% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,794 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 34 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Fredonia students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Fredonia earn on average $200 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $10,126 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($14,874 vs. $25,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($153 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/