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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 940/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $221 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Buffalo State College?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 74% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Buffalo State College than Georgia Southwestern State University ($16,980.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Buffalo State College ($12,186 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 60.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($8,978 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 13.6% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($10,756 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southwestern State University (967) is 66 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Southwestern students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (47% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $2,600 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $38,100)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $591 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($21,409 vs. $22,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($221 vs. $227)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern 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/