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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 930/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Buffalo State College | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $229 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Shepherd 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 Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 3,235 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Shepherd University?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Buffalo State College than Shepherd University ($16,980.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Buffalo State College ($9,827 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 30.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,987 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than SUNY College at Buffalo (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 46.8% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($10,756 vs. $7,328)
Buffalo State College vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 94 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Buffalo State College vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Shepherd 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 Shepherd University and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Shepherd University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $800 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $814 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $22,223)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Shepherd University graduates. ($221 vs. $229)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/