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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Kent State University at East Liverpool | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | East Liverpool, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 1,024 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Kent State University at East Liverpool | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $10,654 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $5,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 90% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Kent State University at East Liverpool | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Buffalo State College | Kent State University at East Liverpool | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Kent State University at East Liverpool | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $267 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Kent State University at East Liverpool | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Kent State University at East Liverpool | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Kent State University at East Liverpool | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Kent State University at East Liverpool based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,024 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Kent State University at East Liverpool Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Kent State University at East Liverpool?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at East Liverpool for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Buffalo State College than Kent State University at East Liverpool ($16,980.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at East Liverpool than Buffalo State College ($10,654 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at East Liverpool are 62% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($8,882 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Kent State University at East Liverpool (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 114.8% larger than aid received Kent State University at East Liverpool ($10,756 vs. $5,007)
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Kent State University at East Liverpool? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at East Liverpool or Buffalo State College .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at East Liverpool students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
Buffalo State College vs. Kent State University at East Liverpool Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Kent State University at East Liverpool? 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 Kent State University at East Liverpool and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Kent State University at East Liverpool (47% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $400 more per year than Kent State University at East Liverpool graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,300)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,416 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at East Liverpool graduates. ($21,409 vs. $25,825)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at East Liverpool graduates. ($221 vs. $267)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at East Liverpool students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/