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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1178 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $221 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | 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 Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Buffalo State College?
- Catholic University of America is 650.2% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.4% higher at Catholic University of America than SUNY College at Buffalo ($53,040.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Catholic University of America ($13,812 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 15.9% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($14,386 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than SUNY College at Buffalo (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 220.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($34,449 vs. $10,756)
Catholic University of America vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Catholic University of America (85.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $17,900 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,697 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($21,409 vs. $26,106)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($221 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/