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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly UB| California State University Chico | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 92% |
Admission |
CSU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $221 |
Diversity |
CSU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 6,445 students)
CSU vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Buffalo State College?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 23.1% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at CSU than SUNY College at Buffalo ($17,622.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than CSU ($13,812 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 5.7% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($14,386 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than California State University Chico (92% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 17.4% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($10,756 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 102 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
CSU vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $11,700 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $40,700)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $4,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $21,409)
- CSU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($175 vs. $221)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/