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UB University of Massachusetts-Boston University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University UWM SUNY at Fredonia Ithaca College SUNY Stony Brook Morrisville SUNY College at Plattsburgh SUNY Cortland| SUNY College at Buffalo | Waynesburg University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 92% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,366 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Waynesburg College?
- Waynesburg University is 286.1% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at Waynesburg College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($27,300.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Waynesburg College ($13,812 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 18.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,120 vs. $14,386)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo as Waynesburg University (92% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 62.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($17,464 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Waynesburg University (1019) is 118 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Buffalo State College vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/