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EIU Northern Illinois ISU UB University of Massachusetts-Boston University at Albany- SUNY Southern Illinois University SUNY Brockport Binghamton University UWM SUNY at Fredonia Indiana State| Western Illinois University | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 92% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 940/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $221 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 6,445 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Buffalo State College?
- Western Illinois University is 34.6% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at Buffalo State College than Western Illinois University ($16,980.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Buffalo State College ($11,213 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 37% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,500 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than SUNY College at Buffalo (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 45.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($15,632 vs. $10,756)
Western Illinois University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois 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 Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 69 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois 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 Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,295 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $24,704)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($221 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/