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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Buffalo State College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $227 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 2,854 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 773.6% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 263.7% higher at Gettysburg College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($61,760.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Gettysburg College ($13,812 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 3.8% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($14,386 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than SUNY College at Buffalo (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 302% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($43,239 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Buffalo State College .
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Buffalo State College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (85% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $20,200 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $591 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $22,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($221 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/