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Overview |
Siena Heights University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,857 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #490 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sienaheights.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena Heights University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,168 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Siena Heights University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,545 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 1,004 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Siena Heights University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena Heights University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,746 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $221 |
Diversity |
Siena Heights University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
Siena Heights University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Siena Heights University | 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 Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,857 students)
Siena Heights University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena Heights University or Buffalo State College?
- Siena Heights University is 296% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at Siena Heights University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($28,000.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Siena Heights University ($13,812 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena Heights University are 17.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,200 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena Heights University than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 96.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($21,168 vs. $10,756)
Siena Heights University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena Heights 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 Siena Heights University .
- The average SAT score at Siena Heights University (1027) is 126 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Siena Heights University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Siena Heights University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Siena Heights University (65%)
Siena Heights University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena Heights 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 Siena Heights University.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Siena Heights University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Siena Heights University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,700)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $3,663 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($17,746 vs. $21,409)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($183 vs. $221)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena Heights University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/