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UB University of Massachusetts-Boston University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University UWM SUNY at Fredonia Ithaca College SUNY Stony Brook Morrisville SUNY College at Plattsburgh SUNY Cortland| SUNY College at Buffalo | Lancaster Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $172 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| 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 Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 2,066 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 292.6% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.5% higher at Lancaster Bible College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($27,760.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Lancaster Bible College ($13,812 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 28.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,190 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 66% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($17,852 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Lancaster Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lancaster Bible College or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Lancaster Bible College (1003) is 102 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Lancaster Bible College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Buffalo State College vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Lancaster Bible College? 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 Lancaster Bible College and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $5,800 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $4,743 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($16,666 vs. $21,409)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($172 vs. $221)
- More Lancaster Bible College 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/