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Overview |
Alabama State | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 940/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $221 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Buffalo State College?
- Alabama State University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Buffalo State College than Alabama State University ($16,980.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Buffalo State College ($13,176 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 137.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($6,050 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than SUNY College at Buffalo (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 7.2% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($10,756 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Buffalo (901) is 57 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Buffalo State College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Alabama State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (2.95) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Alabama State vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Buffalo State College? 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 Buffalo State College and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Alabama State University (47% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $11,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $29,500)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $10,682 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($21,409 vs. $32,091)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($221 vs. $331)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/