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Queens College City College of New York Hunter UB Baruch Lehman University of Massachusetts-Boston John Jay York University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University| CUNY Brooklyn College | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,195 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #321 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,972 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,411 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,890 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 15,758 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1180 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $221 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 6,445 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Buffalo State College?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 2% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Buffalo State College than CUNY Brooklyn College ($16,980.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Buffalo State College ($5,972 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 24.6% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($14,386 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 14.3% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($10,756 vs. $9,411)
Brooklyn College vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College 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 Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 214 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Accepted freshman Brooklyn College students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Brooklyn College vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College 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 Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Brooklyn College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $40,700)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $11,027 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($10,382 vs. $21,409)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($107 vs. $221)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/