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Overview |
Buffalo State College | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 91% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Buffalo State College | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $203 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 6,092 students)
Buffalo State College vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or TAMUK?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 37.6% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at TAMUK than SUNY College at Buffalo ($18,133.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Kingsville than Buffalo State College ($11,347 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Kingsville are 52.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($9,425 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Texas A & M University Kingsville (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 0.3% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Kingsville ($10,756 vs. $10,723)
Buffalo State College vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Texas A & M University Kingsville (937) is 36 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming TAMUK students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Buffalo State College vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Texas A & M University Kingsville (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Kingsville earn on average $5,600 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,700)
- Texas A & M University Kingsville students graduate with a $1,773 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($19,636 vs. $21,409)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($203 vs. $221)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/