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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 | Lycoming College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 1053/1238 | ||
| 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 | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Lycoming College | ||
| 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 Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,059 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 530% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.3% higher at Lycoming College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($44,544.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Lycoming College ($13,812 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 1.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($14,186 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 295.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($42,509 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 133 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Buffalo State College vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Lycoming 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 Lycoming College and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/