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 UWM SUNY at Fredonia Ithaca College SUNY Stony Brook Morrisville SUNY College at Plattsburgh SUNY Cortland| D'Youville College | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
D'Youville College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dyc.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
D'Youville College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,980 | $7,070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,980 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,053 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
D'Youville College | Buffalo State College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,115 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 2,618 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1025/1265 | 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 |
D'Youville College | Buffalo State College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
D'Youville College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $221 |
Diversity |
D'Youville College | Buffalo State College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
D'Youville College | Buffalo State College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
D'Youville College | 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 D'Youville College based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 2,518 students)
D'Youville College vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, D'Youville College or Buffalo State College?
- D'Youville College is 324% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($29,980.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at D'Youville College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($29,980.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than D'Youville College ($13,812 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at D'Youville College are 51.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($9,500 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at D'Youville College than SUNY College at Buffalo (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by D'Youville College students is 105% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($22,053 vs. $10,756)
D'Youville College vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, D'Youville 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 D'Youville College .
- The average SAT score at D'Youville College (1036) is 135 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming D'Youville College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman D'Youville College students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than D'Youville College (84%)
D'Youville College vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, D'Youville 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 D'Youville College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than D'Youville College (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from D'Youville College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,591 lower median federal student loan debt than D'Youville College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $25,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than D'Youville College graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More D'Youville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/