| CIA vs. Alfred |
| Rankings* | #61 in Federal Region II Universities #80 in New York Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years School of art, music, and design | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$38,410 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$39,530 |
| cheaper$21,560 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$25,830 |
| Less$19,169 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$26,239 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,100 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,200 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier94.86% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter50.61% |
| Favorable37.65% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.28% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger3,124 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,813 |
| Larger3,005 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,347 |
| Smaller119 | Graduate Student Population | Larger466 |
| Larger126 | Online Student Population | Smaller4 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower53% |
| Lower8% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher31% |
| Lower65% | Retention Rate | Higher72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,951) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,482) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,240) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,810) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 199 | Number of faculties | 188 |
| Higher$86,467 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$62,586 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.