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UB Drew University Monmouth University University of Massachusetts-Boston FDU University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University Montclair State University UWM SUNY at Fredonia Ithaca College| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
FDU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 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 |
FDU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $221 |
Diversity |
FDU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
FDU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 3% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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 FDU based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Buffalo State College?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 370.5% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.9% higher at FDU than SUNY College at Buffalo ($33,264.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than FDU ($13,812 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 8.4% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($14,386 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 164.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($28,436 vs. $10,756)
FDU vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU 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 FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is 133 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming FDU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
FDU vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $12,200 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,591 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($21,409 vs. $26,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($221 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/