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UB University of Massachusetts-Boston University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM SUNY at Fredonia Ithaca College SUNY Stony Brook Morrisville SUNY College at Plattsburgh| SUNY College at Buffalo | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 67% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | |||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $237 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 3,947 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Parkside?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Buffalo State College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($16,980.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Buffalo State College ($8,510 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 80.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($7,966 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than University of Wisconsin Parkside (92% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 51.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($10,756 vs. $7,098)
Buffalo State College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 69 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Buffalo State College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (47% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $300 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $1,556 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($21,409 vs. $22,965)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($221 vs. $237)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/