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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $258 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Marymount 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 Marymount University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 3,711 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 408.5% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.7% higher at Marymount University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($35,950.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Marymount University ($13,812 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 9.1% lower than costs at Marymount University ($14,386 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than SUNY College at Buffalo (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 143.5% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($26,190 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Marymount University (999) is 98 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Marymount University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Buffalo State College vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Marymount 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 Marymount University and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $25,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/