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UB K-State KU Pitt State University of Massachusetts-Boston WSU University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University UWM Johnson County Community College Fort Hays State University| Emporia State University | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ESU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
ESU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ESU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $221 |
Diversity |
ESU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
ESU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ESU | 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 5,324 students)
ESU vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Buffalo State College?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 34% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Buffalo State College than Emporia State University ($16,980.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than ESU ($13,812 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 54.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($9,308 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Emporia State University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 101.2% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($10,756 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU 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 ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 129 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming ESU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
ESU vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU 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 ESU .
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Emporia State University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $1,700 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $1,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($19,419 vs. $21,409)
- ESU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($200 vs. $221)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/