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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $269 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 6,445 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Buffalo State College than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($16,980.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($13,812 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 18.3% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,156 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 42.2% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($10,756 vs. $7,563)
Buffalo State College vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951) is 50 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Buffalo State College vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,700 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($21,409 vs. $26,094)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($221 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/