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CMU WSU Oakland Michigan State UB WMU University of Massachusetts-Boston Ferris State University GVSU Michigan University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport| Eastern Michigan University | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 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 |
Eastern Michigan University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $221 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 6,445 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Buffalo State College?
- Eastern Michigan University is 105.1% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Buffalo State College than Eastern Michigan University ($16,980.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Eastern Michigan University ($13,812 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 26.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,396 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than SUNY College at Buffalo (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 8.2% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($10,756 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University 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 Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 128 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University 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 Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Eastern Michigan University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $900 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $25,500)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($221 vs. $263)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/