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UB University of Massachusetts-Boston University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University UWM Minnesota State University-Mankato SUNY at Fredonia Ithaca College SUNY Stony Brook Morrisville SUNY College at Plattsburgh| Southwest Minnesota State University | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 92% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 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 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $221 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State 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
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 6,445 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or Buffalo State College?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 25% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.1% higher at Buffalo State College than Southwest Minnesota State University ($16,980.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Southwest Minnesota State University ($13,812 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 55.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($9,258 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than SUNY College at Buffalo (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 45.6% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($10,756 vs. $7,389)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State 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 Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 107 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State 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 Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $500 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $269 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $21,678)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($221 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/