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Overview |
Alfred State College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $278 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 1,074 students)
Alfred State College vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Pitt-Bradford?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 93.2% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at Pitt-Bradford than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($25,534.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Alfred State College ($16,505 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 31.8% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,332 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 52.5% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($13,470 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 38 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Pitt-Bradford students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $15,900 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($14,874 vs. $26,909)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($153 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/