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Temple SUNY Delhi UB SUNY Canton Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale St. Bona Ithaca College SUNY College at Plattsburgh| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | The College of Westchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | CW | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Alfred State College | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $247 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | CW | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alfred State College | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 828 students)
Alfred State College vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or CW?
- The College of Westchester is 212.8% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($22,113.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at CW than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($22,113.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Alfred State College ($10,891 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 43.1% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($9,520 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 110.2% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($18,559 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Alfred State College .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or CW? 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 CW and Alfred State College.
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $2,300 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,800)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $9,020 lower median federal student loan debt than CW graduates. ($14,874 vs. $23,894)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than CW graduates. ($153 vs. $247)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/