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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $266 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,360 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Wilson College?
- Wilson College is 256.4% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Wilson College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($25,200.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Wilson College ($13,812 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 20.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,968 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than SUNY College at Buffalo (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 32.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($14,241 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Wilson College (941) is 40 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Wilson College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Buffalo State College vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Wilson 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 Wilson College and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $6,000 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $34,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $25,750)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($221 vs. $266)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/