Alfred State College vs. University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Comparable Facts

Compare SUNY College of Technology at Alfred in Alfred, NY with University of Connecticut Hartford Campus in Hartford, Connecticut on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus based on total student enrollment (3,781 students vs. 1,544 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is located in Alfred, NY (Rural Fringe setting); University of Connecticut Hartford Campus is in Hartford, Connecticut (Midsize City setting).
• SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Connecticut Hartford Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 16:1; University of Connecticut Hartford Campus 26:1.

Alfred State College vs. University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Hartford Campus than Alfred State College ($14,176 vs. $15,283).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut Hartford Campus are 1.7% lower than at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($14,380 vs. $14,624).
• University of Connecticut Hartford Campus is 103.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than Alfred State College (about $9,238 more per year; $18,130.00 vs. $8,892.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 142.3% higher at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus than at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (about $23,961 more per year; $40,798.00 vs. $16,837.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than at University of Connecticut Hartford Campus (95% vs. 72%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Hartford Campus students is 42.2% larger than aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students ($14,175 vs. $9,966).

Alfred State College vs. University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus and Alfred State College.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1100) is 20 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus (1080).
• Incoming University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 22 at Alfred State College).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 990/1200; University of Connecticut Hartford Campus 930/1220.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 20/24; University of Connecticut Hartford Campus 21/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Alfred State College - Test optional; University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus - Required.
• University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Alfred State College (75.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 16% at Alfred State College vs. 22.4% at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus.

Alfred State College vs. University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Alfred State College and University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• SUNY College of Technology at Alfred's six-year graduation rate is 68%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus.
• Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred have median earnings of about $42,100 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.