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UB University of Massachusetts-Boston University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University UWM SUNY at Fredonia Ithaca College SUNY Stony Brook Morrisville SUNY College at Plattsburgh SUNY Cortland| SUNY College at Buffalo | Miami University Hamilton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Hamilton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 2,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $17,525 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $10,580 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $4,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 72% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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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 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1178 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Buffalo State College | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $255 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Miami University-Hamilton based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 2,268 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Miami University-Hamilton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Miami University-Hamilton?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Miami University-Hamilton for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Miami University-Hamilton than SUNY College at Buffalo ($17,525.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University Hamilton than Buffalo State College ($10,580 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 10% lower than costs at Miami University Hamilton ($14,386 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Miami University Hamilton (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 117.1% larger than aid received Miami University Hamilton ($10,756 vs. $4,955)
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Miami University-Hamilton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami University-Hamilton or Buffalo State College .
- Accepted freshman Miami University-Hamilton students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
Buffalo State College vs. Miami University-Hamilton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Miami University-Hamilton? 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 Miami University-Hamilton and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Miami University Hamilton (47% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Miami University Hamilton earn on average $13,600 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($21,409 vs. $24,750)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($221 vs. $255)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami University-Hamilton students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/