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Overview |
Oakland | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 6,470 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $16,716 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | $13,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 88% |
Admission |
Oakland | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 15,943 | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | 12,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 995/1185 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Oakland | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $221 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakland | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | 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
- Oakland University is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 6,470 students)
Oakland vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Buffalo State College?
- Oakland University is 107.8% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($14,694.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Oakland than SUNY College at Buffalo ($23,188.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Oakland ($13,735 vs. $15,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 47.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,309 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than SUNY College at Buffalo (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 8.1% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($9,641 vs. $8,921)
Oakland vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland 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 Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 169 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Oakland vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland 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 Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Oakland University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($21,409 vs. $25,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/