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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,470 | 678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $35,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,490 | $35,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,716 | $11,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,735 | $21,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $29,291 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,943 | 2,873 | ||
| Admitted | 12,096 | 1,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 920/1130 | ||
| 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 | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Bluffton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (6,470 students vs. 678 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Bluffton University?
- Bluffton University is 402.1% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($35,498.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103% higher at Bluffton University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($35,498.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Bluffton University ($13,735 vs. $21,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 40.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,866 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 228.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($29,291 vs. $8,921)
Buffalo State College vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Bluffton University (972) is 71 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Bluffton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Bluffton University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Bluffton University (61.2%)
Buffalo State College vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Bluffton 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 Bluffton University and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $100 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,600)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/