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ECU CofC UofSC UB Clemson Winthrop University University of Massachusetts-Boston UNCW Lander University University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University| SUNY College at Buffalo | Coastal Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 88% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Buffalo State College | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $257 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Coastal Carolina | ||
| 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
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 6,445 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 62.1% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at Coastal Carolina than SUNY College at Buffalo ($28,310.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Coastal Carolina ($13,812 vs. $14,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 35.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,628 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Coastal Carolina University (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 1.4% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($10,756 vs. $10,610)
Buffalo State College vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Coastal Carolina University (1009) is 108 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Buffalo State College vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Coastal Carolina? 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 Coastal Carolina and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Coastal Carolina University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,521 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($21,409 vs. $24,930)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($221 vs. $257)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/