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Overview |
Washington College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Washington College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $221 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Washington College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Buffalo State College?
- Washington College is 616.1% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.2% higher at Washington College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($50,626.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Washington College ($13,812 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($13,834 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than SUNY College at Buffalo (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 231.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($35,683 vs. $10,756)
Washington College vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College 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 Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (75% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $2,841 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $24,250)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($221 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/