Oneonta vs SUNY Alfred

SUNY Oneonta and SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, both esteemed institutions within the State University of New York system, offer distinct educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. SUNY Oneonta, nestled in the picturesque Catskill Mountains, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of applicants. Its student body reflects this inclusivity, comprising a vibrant mix of ethnicities, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds. In contrast, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, situated in the charming village of Alfred, maintains a more selective admissions process, resulting in a student population with a higher average GPA and SAT/ACT scores. While SUNY Oneonta excels in liberal arts and sciences, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred shines in career-oriented programs, preparing students for immediate entry into the workforce. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details and discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	SUNY Oneonta
Overview
Location	Alfred, New York	Oneonta, New York
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	72.0%	76.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	82.1%	69.6%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	4,719	9,940
Total number of admissions given out	3,874	6,919
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,040	943
Yield rate	26.8%	13.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,917 Out of state: $30,997	In state: $26,508 Out of state: $36,418
Average net price	$17,401	$17,594
Tuition	In state: $7,070 Out of state: $14,150	In state: $7,070 Out of state: $16,980
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,070 Meal plan: $5,380	Room/dormitory: $9,580 Meal plan: $5,000
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	97.0% Average amount $8,390	67.0% Average amount $9,134
Students receiving federal student loan	70.0% Average amount $5,202	50.0% Average amount $4,948
Students taking out private loans	13.0% Average amount $12,750	7.0% Average amount $12,478

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,414 Men 62.8% Women 37.2%	5,380 Men 38.8% Women 61.2%
Graduate students	N/A	538 Men 18.4% Women 81.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	4.5%	3.3%
International students	0.3%	0.2%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	2,363	3,134
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Connecticut Ohio	New York Connecticut New Jersey Pennsylvania Mississippi

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Engineering Technologies Automotive Technology Construction Trades	Education Visual & Performing Arts Health Professions Social Sciences Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	53.8%	74.0%
Dropout rate	21.8%	3.5%
Transferred out	24.1%	22.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,574 Year 2: $55,286 Year 3: $66,833 Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,953 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $62,225 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,802 Year 2: $56,302 Year 3: $61,050 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,555 Year 2: $49,625 Year 3: $57,567 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $53,358 Year 3: $57,521 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $41,500 Year 2: $46,966 Year 3: $52,518 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,426 Year 3: $51,072 Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,046 Year 2: $44,356 Year 3: $48,425 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $36,806 Year 2: $36,488 Year 3: $47,793 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $37,441 Year 2: $36,891 Year 3: $43,854	Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,827 Year 2: $55,286 Year 3: $66,071 Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,456 Year 2: $43,426 Year 3: $56,981 Educational/Instructional Media Design (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,024 Year 2: $49,625 Year 3: $54,458 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,066 Year 2: $36,745 Year 3: $50,673 Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,203 Year 2: $50,995 Year 3: $50,343 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,694 Year 2: $49,918 Year 3: $49,681 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $47,729 Year 3: $48,877 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,773 Year 2: $44,542 Year 3: $48,443 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,168 Year 2: $27,584 Year 3: $48,232 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,547 Year 2: $40,017 Year 3: $47,962

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