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Overview |
Buffalo State College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Buffalo State College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $232 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 4,913 students)
Buffalo State College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 58.5% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than SUNY College at Buffalo ($22,170.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($13,812 vs. $13,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 51.1% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($9,520 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than SUNY College at Buffalo (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 11.9% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,038 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Upstate (950) is 49 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming University of South Carolina-Upstate students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Buffalo State College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (2.84) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
Buffalo State College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 South Carolina-Upstate and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $1,400 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $39,300)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $1,091 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($21,409 vs. $22,500)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($221 vs. $232)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/