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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 92% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 940/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $221 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 3% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Buffalo State College?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Buffalo State College than Purdue University North Central Campus ($16,980.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Buffalo State College ($7,832 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 94.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($7,380 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Purdue University North Central Campus (92% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 50.1% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($10,756 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University North Central Campus (943) is 42 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Purdue North Central students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Purdue North Central students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (47% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $1,200 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,427 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($21,409 vs. $24,836)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($221 vs. $256)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/