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Overview |
Hampshire College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $221 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | 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 Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Buffalo State College?
- Hampshire College is 645.6% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.4% higher at Hampshire College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($52,714.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Hampshire College ($13,812 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 0.3% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($14,386 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 316.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($44,835 vs. $10,756)
Hampshire College vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College 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 Hampshire College .
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College 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 Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $3,600 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,100)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $2,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $23,531)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($221 vs. $243)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/