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Overview |
Rutgers University-Camden | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Camden, NJ | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,776 | 6,470 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Camden | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,389 | $16,716 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,735 | $13,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,677 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Camden | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,951 | 15,943 | ||
| Admitted | 9,292 | 12,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1255 | 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 |
Rutgers University-Camden | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Camden | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $221 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Camden | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Camden | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Camden | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Rutgers University-Camden based on total student enrollment (6,470 students vs. 5,776 students)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or Buffalo State College?
- Rutgers University Camden is 93.4% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($13,674.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at Rutgers University-Camden than SUNY College at Buffalo ($32,436.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Rutgers University-Camden ($13,735 vs. $18,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Camden are 24.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($13,389 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Camden than SUNY College at Buffalo (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is 75.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($15,677 vs. $8,921)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden 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 Rutgers University-Camden .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Camden (1020) is 119 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Accepted freshman Rutgers University-Camden students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Rutgers University-Camden has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Buffalo State College (75.9%)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden 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 Rutgers University-Camden.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Camden is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $25,500 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($21,409 vs. $22,215)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($221 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers University-Camden graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/