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Overview |
Albertus Magnus College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albertus.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albertus Magnus College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,046 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,469 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,016 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Albertus Magnus College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1178 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Albertus Magnus College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albertus Magnus College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $221 |
Diversity |
Albertus Magnus College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Albertus Magnus College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Albertus Magnus College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Albertus Magnus College based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,275 students)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albertus Magnus College or Buffalo State College?
- Albertus Magnus College is 418.8% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116% higher at Albertus Magnus College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($36,682.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Albertus Magnus College ($13,812 vs. $27,469)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 4.6% lower than costs at Albertus Magnus College ($14,386 vs. $15,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albertus Magnus College than SUNY College at Buffalo (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albertus Magnus College students is 141.9% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($26,016 vs. $10,756)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albertus Magnus College 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 Albertus Magnus College .
- Accepted freshman Albertus Magnus College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Albertus Magnus College (80.5%)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albertus Magnus College 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 Albertus Magnus College.
- The graduation rate at Albertus Magnus College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Albertus Magnus College earn on average $14,500 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $7,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $29,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($221 vs. $299)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albertus Magnus College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/