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Overview |
Buffalo State College | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Buffalo State College | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $258 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 5,143 students)
Buffalo State College vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Buffalo State College than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($16,980.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than East Stroudsburg University ($13,812 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 26.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,400 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than SUNY College at Buffalo (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 70.7% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,756 vs. $6,302)
Buffalo State College vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or East Stroudsburg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Stroudsburg University or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (945) is 44 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming East Stroudsburg University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman East Stroudsburg University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Buffalo State College vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg University and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,400 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,591 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $25,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/