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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,889 | 6,470 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,240 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,752 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $16,716 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,144 | $13,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,611 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,222 | 15,943 | ||
| Admitted | 7,450 | 12,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 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 |
Saginaw Valley State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (6,889 students vs. 6,470 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or Buffalo State College?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 73.1% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($12,240.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($28,752.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Saginaw Valley State University ($13,735 vs. $15,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 42.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,700 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than SUNY College at Buffalo (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 7.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($9,611 vs. $8,921)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State 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 Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 129 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State 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 Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $300 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/