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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,470 | 2,485 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $41,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,490 | $41,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,716 | $15,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,735 | $26,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $28,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,943 | 5,491 | ||
| Admitted | 12,096 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1066/1253 | ||
| 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 |
Buffalo State College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (6,470 students vs. 2,485 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 480.8% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.8% higher at Alvernia University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($41,060.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Alvernia University ($13,735 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 10.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($15,090 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than SUNY College at Buffalo (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 220.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($28,611 vs. $8,921)
Buffalo State College vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 97 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
Buffalo State College vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University 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/