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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,949 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,140 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,580 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,481 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,387 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 92% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,828 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 1,609 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 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 |
Fort Hays State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $221 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | 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
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (12,949 students vs. 6,445 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or Buffalo State College?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 70.8% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Buffalo State College than Fort Hays State University ($16,980.00 vs. $14,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than Buffalo State College ($13,322 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 69.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($8,481 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Fort Hays State University (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 99.7% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($10,756 vs. $5,387)
Fort Hays State University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University 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 Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman Fort Hays State University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Fort Hays State University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays State University 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 Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Fort Hays State University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Fort Hays State University earn on average $700 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $40,700)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $691 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($20,718 vs. $21,409)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($214 vs. $221)
- More Fort Hays State University 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/