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Overview |
Alfred State College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $167 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alfred State College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (4,270 students vs. 3,348 students)
Alfred State College vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred and SUNY College at Old Westbury 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 College at Old Westbury 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 College at Old Westbury than Alfred State College ($12,329 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 18.1% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($11,530 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than SUNY College at Old Westbury (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Old Westbury students is 21.9% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,768 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 21 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman Alfred State College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.1) as students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 College at Old Westbury and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (68% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $4,500 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $1,372 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates. ($14,874 vs. $16,246)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates. ($153 vs. $167)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/