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Overview |
Nazareth College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,439 | 6,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,620 | $16,716 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,321 | $13,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,793 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 15,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,873 | 12,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nazareth College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $221 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Nazareth College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (6,470 students vs. 2,439 students)
Nazareth College vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or Buffalo State College?
- Nazareth College is 448.7% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.8% higher at Nazareth College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($38,790.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Nazareth College ($13,735 vs. $31,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nazareth College are 7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($15,620 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than SUNY College at Buffalo (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 177.9% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($24,793 vs. $8,921)
Nazareth College vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College 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 Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Buffalo State College (75.9%)
Nazareth College vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth College 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 Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Nazareth College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $26,501)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($221 vs. $274)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/