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Overview |
Buffalo State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 85% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 960/1100 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Buffalo State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $193 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 6,445 students)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or University of Houston-Downtown?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 13.1% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Buffalo State College than University of Houston Downtown ($16,980.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than University of Houston-Downtown ($13,812 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 45.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($9,882 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than University of Houston Downtown (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 37% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($10,756 vs. $7,849)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Buffalo (901) is 7 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Buffalo State College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 Houston-Downtown and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than University of Houston Downtown (47% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $6,700 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,700)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $2,659 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,409)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($193 vs. $221)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/