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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 1160/1315 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Buffalo State College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $289 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,399 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 573.8% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.6% higher at Saint Michael's College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($47,640.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Saint Michael's College ($13,812 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 4.2% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($14,386 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 245.5% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($37,162 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Buffalo State College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
Buffalo State College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (82% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $6,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $28,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($221 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/