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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 6,470 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $16,716 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $13,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 88% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 15,943 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 12,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Arkansas State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $221 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 6,470 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Buffalo State College?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($7,176.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Buffalo State College than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($17,490.00 vs. $13,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Buffalo State College ($13,002 vs. $13,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 50.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,100 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than SUNY College at Buffalo (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 20.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,720 vs. $8,921)
Arkansas State University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State 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 Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 187 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State 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 Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $4,700 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,409)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($201 vs. $221)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/