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UB University of Massachusetts-Boston University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University UWM SUNY at Fredonia Ithaca College SUNY Stony Brook Morrisville SUNY College at Plattsburgh SUNY Cortland| SUNY College at Buffalo | Johnson State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $12,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 3,031 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 2,209 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Buffalo State College | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $246 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Johnson State College | ||
| 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,779 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Johnson State College?
- Johnson State College is 64% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($11,592.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Johnson State College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($25,680.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Johnson State College ($13,812 vs. $15,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson State College are 16% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,404 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson State College than SUNY College at Buffalo (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 18.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,740 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Johnson State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Johnson State College (975) is 74 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Buffalo State College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Johnson State College (18)
- Accepted freshman Johnson State College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Johnson State College (72.9%)
Buffalo State College vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Johnson State 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 Johnson State College and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Johnson State College (47% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $6,800 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $33,900)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $2,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson State College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $23,819)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson State College graduates. ($221 vs. $246)
- More Johnson State College 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/