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Overview |
Gallaudet University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 940/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gallaudet University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $221 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or Buffalo State College?
- Gallaudet University is 133.6% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($16,512.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Buffalo State College than Gallaudet University ($16,980.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than Buffalo State College ($13,787 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 2.9% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($14,386 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University than SUNY College at Buffalo (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 138.5% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($25,648 vs. $10,756)
Gallaudet University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Buffalo (901) is 18 points higher than at Gallaudet University (883)
- Incoming Gallaudet University students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Gallaudet University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
Gallaudet University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Gallaudet University (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $9,000 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $4,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($16,541 vs. $21,409)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($171 vs. $221)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/