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UB University of Massachusetts-Boston Coastal Carolina University at Albany- SUNY Winthrop University SUNY Brockport Binghamton University UWM SUNY at Fredonia Ithaca College SUNY Stony Brook Morrisville| SUNY College at Buffalo | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Lander University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 4,167 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Lander University?
- Lander University is 51.3% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Lander University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($20,300.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Lander University ($13,812 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 34.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,700 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than SUNY College at Buffalo (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 0.1% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,763 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Lander University (922) is 21 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Lander University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Buffalo State College vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Lander 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 Lander University and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Lander University (47% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $3,700 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,000)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University 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/