SUNY Alfred vs Trocaire College

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred and Trocaire College, both esteemed institutions in New York State, offer distinct educational experiences. SUNY Alfred boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body, while Trocaire College maintains a smaller student population, fostering a close-knit community. SUNY Alfred excels in engineering and technology programs, while Trocaire College shines in health sciences and nursing. With SUNY Alfred's higher graduation rate, students may find a greater likelihood of completing their studies successfully. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	Trocaire College
Overview
Location	Alfred, New York	Buffalo, New York
Campus setting	Town: Remote	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	72.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	82.1%	47.4%
Application fees	$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	567
Total number of admissions given out	3,874	269
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,040	58
Yield rate	26.8%	21.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not 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	$33,900
Average net price	$17,401	$14,499
Tuition	In state: $7,070 Out of state: $14,150	$18,340
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,070 Meal plan: $5,380
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	97.0% Average amount $8,390	94.0% Average amount $11,176
Students receiving federal student loan	70.0% Average amount $5,202	66.0% Average amount $5,270
Students taking out private loans	13.0% Average amount $12,750	8.0% Average amount $14,696

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,414 Men 62.8% Women 37.2%	1,101 Men 14.4% Women 85.6%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	4.5%	0.0%
International students	0.3%	0.4%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	2,363	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Connecticut Ohio	New York

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Engineering Technologies Automotive Technology Construction Trades	Health Professions Liberal Arts Computer and Information Science Business Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	53.8%	22.7%
Dropout rate	21.8%	40.9%
Transferred out	24.1%	34.6%
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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $56,087 Year 3: $67,159 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $37,232 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $47,370 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: N/A

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