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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Stratford University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Falls Church, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 1,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | stratford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Stratford University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $14,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $14,985 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Stratford 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 | - | ||
| 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 | Stratford University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Stratford University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $32,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $337 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Stratford University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 59% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Stratford University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Stratford University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Stratford University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,397 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Stratford University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Stratford University?
- Stratford University is 112% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($14,985.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Buffalo State College than Stratford University ($16,980.00 vs. $14,985.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stratford University are 105.5% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($7,000 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Stratford University (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is ?% larger than aid received Stratford University ($10,756 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Stratford University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stratford University or Buffalo State College .
Buffalo State College vs. Stratford University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Stratford 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 Stratford University and Buffalo State College.
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $3,400 more per year than Stratford University graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,300)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $11,216 lower median federal student loan debt than Stratford University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $32,625)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Stratford University graduates. ($221 vs. $337)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stratford University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/