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Overview |
Buffalo State College | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | La Salle University | ||
| 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 La Salle University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 4,049 students)
Buffalo State College vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 361.7% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.2% higher at La Salle University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($32,640.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than La Salle University ($13,812 vs. $17,552)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 1.1% lower than costs at La Salle University ($14,386 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 169.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($29,025 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at La Salle University (990) is 89 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming La Salle University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Buffalo State College vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or La Salle 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 La Salle University and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/