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Overview |
The College of Saint Rose | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,786 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #577 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | strose.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
The College of Saint Rose | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,104 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,104 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,294 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,459 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
The College of Saint Rose | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 1,916 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78%Open | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5%Open | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1001/1228 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
The College of Saint Rose | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The College of Saint Rose | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $221 |
Diversity |
The College of Saint Rose | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
The College of Saint Rose | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
The College of Saint Rose | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than The College of Saint Rose based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 2,786 students)
The College of Saint Rose vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The College of Saint Rose or Buffalo State College?
- The College of Saint Rose is 396.5% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($35,104.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.7% higher at The College of Saint Rose than SUNY College at Buffalo ($35,104.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than The College of Saint Rose ($13,812 vs. $23,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Saint Rose are 1.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($14,186 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Saint Rose than SUNY College at Buffalo (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Saint Rose students is 155.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($27,459 vs. $10,756)
The College of Saint Rose vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The College of Saint Rose or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or The College of Saint Rose .
- Accepted freshman The College of Saint Rose students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than The College of Saint Rose (78%)
The College of Saint Rose vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The College of Saint Rose or Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State College and The College of Saint Rose.
- The graduation rate at The College of Saint Rose is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from The College of Saint Rose earn on average $2,700 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $2,091 lower median federal student loan debt than The College of Saint Rose graduates. ($21,409 vs. $23,500)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than The College of Saint Rose graduates. ($221 vs. $242)
- More The College of Saint Rose graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/