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Overview |
Buffalo State College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 768 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $9,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $11,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 84% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 1,678 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 1,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 990/1230 | ||
| 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 | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $222 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 768 students)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus is 121.7% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.8% higher at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus than SUNY College at Buffalo ($38,340.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than Buffalo State College ($9,990 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 7% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($14,386 vs. $15,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (92% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Tri Campus students is 4.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,254 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Tri Campus (988) is 87 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? 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 University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Tri Campus earn on average $21,300 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates. ($21,409 vs. $21,500)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates. ($221 vs. $222)
- More University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/