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Overview |
Alma College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Alma College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Alma College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | 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 Alma College based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Buffalo State College?
- Alma College is 541.4% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.1% higher at Alma College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($45,346.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Alma College ($13,812 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 14% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,624 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 222.9% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($34,736 vs. $10,756)
Alma College vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma 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 Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 209 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma 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 Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/