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SUNY Delhi UB SUNY Canton Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale St. Bona UConn Ithaca College SUNY College at Plattsburgh| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | USMMA | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 11% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alfred State College | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $67 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alfred State College | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 943 students)
Alfred State College vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or USMMA?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Alfred State College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($14,150.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Alfred State College ($4,891 vs. $17,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than United States Merchant Marine Academy (99% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 96.7% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($8,830 vs. $4,489)
Alfred State College vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 204 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Alfred State College vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Alfred State College.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $50,300 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $42,100)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $8,374 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred State College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $14,874)
- USMMA graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred State College graduates. ($67 vs. $153)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/