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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Buffalo State College | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $153 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Texas A & M International 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
- Texas A & M International University is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 6,445 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Texas A & M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Texas A & M International University?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 85.2% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M International University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Buffalo State College than Texas A & M International University ($16,980.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M International University than Buffalo State College ($5,383 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M International University are 56.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($9,210 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M International University than SUNY College at Buffalo (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M International University students is 1.1% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,872 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Texas A & M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Texas A & M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M International University or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Texas A & M International University (905) is 4 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Buffalo State College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Texas A & M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M International University students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Texas A & M International University (47.9%)
Buffalo State College vs. Texas A & M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Texas A & M International 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 Texas A & M International University and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Texas A & M International University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M International University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,700)
- Texas A & M International University students graduate with a $6,603 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($14,806 vs. $21,409)
- Texas A & M International University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($153 vs. $221)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A & M International University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/