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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 940/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $221 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Buffalo State College?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Buffalo State College than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($16,980.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($13,812 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 84.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($7,809 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than SUNY College at Buffalo (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 15.5% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($10,756 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 87 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (47% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $2,800 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,389 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($17,020 vs. $21,409)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($175 vs. $221)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/