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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Peirce College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | peirce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Peirce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $6,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $9,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $8,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Peirce College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| 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 | Peirce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Peirce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $36,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $373 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Peirce College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 69% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Peirce College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Peirce College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Peirce College based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 856 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Peirce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Peirce College?
- Peirce College is 103.7% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($14,400.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Buffalo State College than Peirce College ($16,980.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peirce College than Buffalo State College ($9,621 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 125.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($6,376 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Peirce College than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 24.5% larger than aid received Peirce College ($10,756 vs. $8,639)
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Peirce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peirce College or Buffalo State College .
Buffalo State College vs. Peirce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Peirce College? 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 Peirce College and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Peirce College (47% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Peirce College earn on average $11,100 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $14,716 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $36,125)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($221 vs. $373)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peirce College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/