Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UB University of Massachusetts-Boston University at Albany- SUNY East Stroudsburg University SUNY Brockport Binghamton University MUW UWM SUNY at Fredonia Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Ithaca College SUNY Stony Brook| SUNY College at Buffalo | Lock Haven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Buffalo State College | LHU | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | lhup.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Buffalo State College | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | LHU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Buffalo State College | LHU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | LHU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | LHU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | LHU | ||
| 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 2,920 students)
Buffalo State College vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or LHU?
- Lock Haven University 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 1.8% higher at LHU than SUNY College at Buffalo ($17,290.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 39% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,350 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Lock Haven University (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($10,756 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Lock Haven University (948) is 47 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming LHU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
Buffalo State College vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or LHU? 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 LHU and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Lock Haven University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More LHU 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/