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SIUE Northern Illinois UB ISU University of Massachusetts-Boston Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU University at Albany- SUNY Western Illinois University SUNY Brockport| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $221 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 6,445 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Buffalo State College?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 36.3% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.2% higher at Buffalo State College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($16,980.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Southern Illinois University ($13,812 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 35.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,622 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than SUNY College at Buffalo (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 4.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,269 vs. $10,756)
Southern Illinois University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 131 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $7,100 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $1,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $22,500)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($221 vs. $232)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University 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/