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Southern Illinois University UB EIU University of Massachusetts-Boston Wright State Northern Illinois University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Illinois ISU Binghamton University UWM| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
SIUE | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $221 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
SIUE | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 6,445 students)
SIUE vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Buffalo State College?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 31.6% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.5% higher at Buffalo State College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($16,980.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Buffalo State College ($13,586 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 40.1% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,272 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than SUNY College at Buffalo (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 1% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($10,756 vs. $10,649)
SIUE vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE 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 SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 169 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
SIUE vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE 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 SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $6,300 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $21 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($21,409 vs. $21,430)
- SUNY College at Buffalo and SIUE graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($221 vs. $221)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/