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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Keyser, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 1,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | potomacstatecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $4,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $12,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $9,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $7,822 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $6,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 89% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | ||
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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 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 State College of West Virginia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $248 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Potomac State College of West Virginia 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 Potomac State College of West Virginia University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,145 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Potomac State College of West Virginia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Potomac State College of West Virginia University?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 48.8% more expensive to attend than Potomac State College of West Virginia University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $4,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Buffalo State College than Potomac State College of West Virginia University ($16,980.00 vs. $12,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Potomac State College of West Virginia University than Buffalo State College ($7,822 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac State College of West Virginia University are 53.3% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($9,386 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Potomac State College of West Virginia University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 78% larger than aid received Potomac State College of West Virginia University ($10,756 vs. $6,043)
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Potomac State College of West Virginia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac State College of West Virginia University or Buffalo State College .
- Accepted freshman Potomac State College of West Virginia University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
Buffalo State College vs. Potomac State College of West Virginia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Potomac State College of West Virginia 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 Potomac State College of West Virginia University and Buffalo State College.
- Graduates from Potomac State College of West Virginia University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $2,592 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac State College of West Virginia University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $24,001)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac State College of West Virginia University graduates. ($221 vs. $248)
- More Potomac State College of West Virginia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/