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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,108 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,996 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,256 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,999 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 2,664 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 940/1178 | ||
| 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 |
Saint Peters; SPC | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $221 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 3,430 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or Buffalo State College?
- Saint Peter's University 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 128.4% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than SUNY College at Buffalo ($38,790.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Buffalo State College ($11,996 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 18.9% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($14,386 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 227.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($35,256 vs. $10,756)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Peter's University (918) is 17 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Saint Peters; SPC students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($21,409 vs. $25,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/