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Overview |
Buffalo State College | SVC | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 351 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | SVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | |||
| 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 | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 26% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | SVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than SVC based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 351 students)
Buffalo State College vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or SVC?
- Southern Vermont College is 256.9% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($25,236.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at SVC than SUNY College at Buffalo ($25,236.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Vermont College are 30.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,000 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Southern Vermont College (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($10,756 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Buffalo (901) is 7 points higher than at SVC (894)
- Incoming Buffalo State College students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at SVC (19)
Buffalo State College vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or SVC? 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 SVC and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Southern Vermont College (47% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $2,100 more per year than SVC graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $38,600)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than SVC graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than SVC graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More SVC 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/