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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley UB University of Massachusetts-Boston Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport| Mount Holyoke College | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 92% |
Admission |
MHC | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $221 |
Diversity |
MHC | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
MHC | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 3% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Buffalo State College?
- Mount Holyoke College is 724.3% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.2% higher at MHC than SUNY College at Buffalo ($58,280.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than MHC ($13,812 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 19.4% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($14,386 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Mount Holyoke College (92% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 265.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($39,304 vs. $10,756)
MHC vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC 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 MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 1.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC 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 MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (85% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $40,700)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $203 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($21,206 vs. $21,409)
- MHC graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($219 vs. $221)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/