Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UB University of Massachusetts-Boston University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University UAFS UWM SUNY at Fredonia Ithaca College SUNY Stony Brook Morrisville SUNY College at Plattsburgh| Arkansas Tech University | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
ATU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
ATU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $7,070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
ATU | Buffalo State College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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 |
Academics |
ATU | Buffalo State College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
ATU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $221 |
Diversity |
ATU | Buffalo State College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Buffalo State College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 6,445 students)
ATU vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Buffalo State College?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 21.5% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Buffalo State College than Arkansas Tech University ($16,980.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Buffalo State College ($12,016 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 57.1% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($9,157 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than SUNY College at Buffalo (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 27.4% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($10,756 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
ATU vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Arkansas Tech University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $3,600 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $3,659 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,409)
- ATU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($183 vs. $221)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU 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/