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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 92% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $221 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Buffalo State College?
- Wesleyan University is 801.3% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275.3% higher at Wesleyan University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($63,722.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Wesleyan University ($13,812 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 26.4% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($14,386 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Wesleyan University (92% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 456.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($59,825 vs. $10,756)
Wesleyan University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University .
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (92% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $40,700)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $3,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,409)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($180 vs. $221)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/