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Overview |
Buffalo State College | UArts | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1178 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Buffalo State College | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,313 students)
Buffalo State College vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 620.7% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.1% higher at UArts than SUNY College at Buffalo ($50,950.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than UArts ($13,812 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 24.8% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($14,386 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 136.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($25,460 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 144 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming UArts students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than UArts (80%)
Buffalo State College vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or UArts? 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 UArts and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $6,200 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $34,500)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/