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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Excelsior University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 15,833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | excelsior.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Excelsior University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Excelsior University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Buffalo State College | Excelsior University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Excelsior University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $10,870 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $112 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Excelsior University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Excelsior University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Excelsior University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Excelsior University is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (15,833 students vs. 6,445 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Excelsior University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Excelsior University?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is ?% more expensive to attend than Excelsior University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Buffalo State College than Excelsior University ($16,980.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Excelsior University (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is ?% larger than aid received Excelsior University ($10,756 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Excelsior University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Excelsior University or Buffalo State College .
Buffalo State College vs. Excelsior University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Excelsior 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 Excelsior University and Buffalo State College.
- Excelsior University students graduate with a $10,539 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($10,870 vs. $21,409)
- Excelsior University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($112 vs. $221)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Excelsior University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/