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Overview |
Western New England University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Western New England University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Western New England University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | 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 Western New England University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Buffalo State College?
- Western New England University is 490.5% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.9% higher at Western New England University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($41,750.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Western New England University ($13,812 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 2% lower than costs at Western New England University ($14,386 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than SUNY College at Buffalo (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 130.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($24,781 vs. $10,756)
Western New England University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England 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 New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 179 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Western New England University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England 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 New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $19,100 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/