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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,353 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,163 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,962 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $221 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,203 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Buffalo State College?
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is 363.5% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93% higher at Concordia University-Ann Arbor than SUNY College at Buffalo ($32,770.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($13,812 vs. $26,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Ann Arbor are 18.3% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,160 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Ann Arbor than SUNY College at Buffalo (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is 96.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($21,163 vs. $10,756)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Ann Arbor (990) is 89 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Concordia University-Ann Arbor students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Ann Arbor students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Concordia University-Ann Arbor (70.2%)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $1,700 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $39,000)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $2,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates. ($21,409 vs. $23,925)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates. ($221 vs. $247)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/