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CCSU UB WestConn SCSU University of Massachusetts-Boston University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University UWM SUNY at Fredonia Ithaca College SUNY Stony Brook| Eastern Connecticut State University | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
ECSU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
ECSU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $221 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Buffalo State College?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 9.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at Buffalo State College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,980.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than ECSU ($13,812 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 12% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,386 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 2.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,993 vs. $10,756)
ECSU vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $1,591 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($21,409 vs. $23,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($221 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/