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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 749 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Wheeling Jesuit University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 749 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Wheeling Jesuit University?
- Wheeling Jesuit University is 297.3% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($28,090.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at Wheeling Jesuit University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($28,090.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Wheeling Jesuit University ($13,812 vs. $19,998)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheeling Jesuit University are 23.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,620 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheeling Jesuit University than SUNY College at Buffalo (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling Jesuit University students is 102.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($21,746 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Wheeling Jesuit University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling Jesuit University or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling Jesuit University (1032) is 131 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Wheeling Jesuit University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Wheeling Jesuit University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Wheeling Jesuit University (72.7%)
Buffalo State College vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Wheeling Jesuit University? 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 Wheeling Jesuit University and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling Jesuit University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wheeling Jesuit University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling Jesuit University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/