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Overview |
Buffalo State College | EWU | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 10,910 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $25,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $13,739 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 92% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 4,666 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 4,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 |
Academics |
Buffalo State College | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $215 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (10,910 students vs. 6,445 students)
Buffalo State College vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or EWU?
- Eastern Washington University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($7,104.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at EWU than SUNY College at Buffalo ($25,494.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Washington University than Buffalo State College ($12,827 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Washington University are 4.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($13,739 vs. $14,386)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo as Eastern Washington University (92% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 16.9% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($10,756 vs. $9,200)
Buffalo State College vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Washington University (970) is 69 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming EWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman EWU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Buffalo State College vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or EWU? 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 EWU and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Eastern Washington University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,700)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $591 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($20,818 vs. $21,409)
- EWU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($215 vs. $221)
- More EWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/