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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,322 | 6,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,458 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,458 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,354 | $16,716 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,620 | $13,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,747 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 15,943 | ||
| Admitted | 11,130 | 12,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $221 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | 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
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (16,322 students vs. 6,470 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Buffalo State College?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 458.1% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($39,458.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.6% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than SUNY College at Buffalo ($39,458.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($13,735 vs. $22,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 3.8% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($16,716 vs. $17,354)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than SUNY College at Buffalo (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 233.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($29,747 vs. $8,921)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus 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 Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- The average SAT score at Long Island University C W Post Campus (1010) is 109 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Long Island University-C W Post Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Long Island University-C W Post Campus students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Buffalo State College (75.9%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus 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 Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Long Island University C W Post Campus earn on average $13,900 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($21,409 vs. $25,500)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($221 vs. $263)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/