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WKU UB University of Massachusetts-Boston NKU University at Albany- SUNY Kentucky SUNY Brockport Binghamton University UWM SUNY at Fredonia Ithaca College SUNY Stony Brook| Eastern Kentucky University | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Eastern | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $221 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 6,445 students)
Eastern vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Buffalo State College?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 35% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Eastern than SUNY College at Buffalo ($19,922.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Buffalo State College ($10,806 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 38.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,360 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than SUNY College at Buffalo (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 1.6% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($10,756 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 127 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $2,800 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,900)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $2,286 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($21,409 vs. $23,695)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($221 vs. $245)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/