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RU JMU UB CNU Mary Washington College University of Massachusetts-Boston Old Dominion University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University UWM SUNY at Fredonia| SUNY College at Buffalo | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,470 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,490 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,716 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,735 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,943 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 12,096 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $258 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Longwood 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (6,470 students vs. 4,545 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($8,660.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Longwood University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($20,870.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Longwood University ($13,735 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 5.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($15,887 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than SUNY College at Buffalo (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 21.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,869 vs. $8,921)
Buffalo State College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 84 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Buffalo State College (75.9%)
Buffalo State College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $25,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/