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SUNY Delhi UB SUNY Canton Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale St. Bona Westminster College Ithaca College| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Thiel College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | Thiel College | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Greenville, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 907 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | thiel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Thiel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $33,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $33,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $14,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $22,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $27,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Thiel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 1,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 965/1165 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Thiel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,876 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $288 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Thiel College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Thiel College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Thiel College | ||
| 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
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Thiel College based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 907 students)
Alfred State College vs. Thiel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Thiel College?
- Thiel College is 375.5% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($33,620.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.6% higher at Thiel College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($33,620.00 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 Thiel College ($17,262 vs. $22,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 4.5% lower than costs at Thiel College ($13,620 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thiel College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thiel College students is 212.2% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($27,563 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Thiel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Thiel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thiel College or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 93 points higher than at Thiel College (923)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Thiel College (19)
- Accepted freshman Alfred State College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.1) as students at Thiel College (3.1)
- Thiel College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. Thiel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Thiel College? 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 Thiel College and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Thiel College (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $2,300 more per year than Thiel College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,800)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $13,002 lower median federal student loan debt than Thiel College graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,876)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Thiel College graduates. ($153 vs. $288)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thiel College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/