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Overview |
Buffalo State College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #793 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 86% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $234 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than University of Wisconsin-River Falls based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 5,188 students)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 10% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Buffalo State College than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($16,980.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than Buffalo State College ($13,427 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 77.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($8,094 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than University of Wisconsin River Falls (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 139.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($10,756 vs. $4,489)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin River Falls (1050) is 149 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than University of Wisconsin-River Falls (84.5%)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 Wisconsin-River Falls and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin River Falls earn on average $3,400 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $1,316 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($21,409 vs. $22,725)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($221 vs. $234)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/