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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 | Peninsula College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Peninsula College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Port Angeles, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 1,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | pencol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Peninsula College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $4,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $16,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $7,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $7,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 72% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Peninsula 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 | Peninsula College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Peninsula College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $15,306 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $158 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Peninsula College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Peninsula College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Peninsula College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Peninsula College based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,583 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Peninsula College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Peninsula College?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 80% more expensive to attend than Peninsula College for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285.3% higher at Buffalo State College than Peninsula College ($16,980.00 vs. $4,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peninsula College than Buffalo State College ($7,491 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 14.8% lower than costs at Peninsula College ($14,386 vs. $16,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Peninsula College (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 50% larger than aid received Peninsula College ($10,756 vs. $7,172)
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Peninsula College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peninsula College or Buffalo State College .
Buffalo State College vs. Peninsula College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Peninsula 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 Peninsula College and Buffalo State College.
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $10,300 more per year than Peninsula College graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $30,400)
- Peninsula College students graduate with a $6,103 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($15,306 vs. $21,409)
- Peninsula College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($158 vs. $221)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peninsula College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/