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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Buffalo State College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $274 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 3,082 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 238% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than SUNY College at Buffalo ($23,900.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Buffalo State College ($10,022 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 57.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($9,150 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 119.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($23,589 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Buffalo State College .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (84.3%)
Buffalo State College vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (47% vs. 9%)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($21,409 vs. $26,500)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($221 vs. $274)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/