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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Buffalo State College | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $274 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Eastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Eastern University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 5,769 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 407.3% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.2% higher at Eastern University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($35,864.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Eastern University ($13,812 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 15.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,424 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 137.5% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($25,542 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 125 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Buffalo State College vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Eastern 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 Eastern University and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $26,500)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($221 vs. $274)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/