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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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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 | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $315 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| 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 Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 569 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Potomac College-Herndon?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.8% higher at Buffalo State College than Potomac College Herndon ($16,980.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 26.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,360 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Potomac College Herndon (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($10,756 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or Buffalo State College .
Buffalo State College vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Potomac College Herndon (47% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon earn on average $10,700 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $9,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($21,409 vs. $30,500)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($221 vs. $315)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/