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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 852/1092 | ||
| 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 | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Holy Family University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 2,912 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Holy Family University?
- Holy Family University is 345.7% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.6% higher at Holy Family University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($31,508.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Buffalo State College ($12,379 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 0.8% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($14,386 vs. $14,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 135.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($25,316 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Holy Family University (915) is 14 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Accepted freshman Holy Family University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Buffalo State College vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Holy Family University? 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 Holy Family University and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/