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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Cheyney, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 697 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | cheyney.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $11,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $13,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 2.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Buffalo State College | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $33,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $346 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 697 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
- Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Buffalo State College than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania ($16,980.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than Buffalo State College ($11,588 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are 27.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,262 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than SUNY College at Buffalo (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students is 26.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($13,571 vs. $10,756)
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cheyney University of Pennsylvania or Buffalo State College .
- Accepted freshman Buffalo State College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (2.84) than students at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (2.37)
Buffalo State College vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (47% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $10,000 more per year than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $30,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $12,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($21,409 vs. $33,500)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($221 vs. $346)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/