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UB University of Massachusetts-Boston University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University Walsh College UWM SUNY at Fredonia Ithaca College SUNY Stony Brook Morrisville SUNY College at Plattsburgh| SUNY College at Buffalo | Malone University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Malone University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #556 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | malone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Malone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $33,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $33,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $24,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Malone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 1,395 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 1,082 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 943/1190 | ||
| 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 | Malone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Malone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $24,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $256 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Malone University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| 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% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Malone University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Malone University | ||
| 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 Malone University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,199 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Malone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Malone University?
- Malone University is 375.2% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($33,595.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.9% higher at Malone University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($33,595.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Malone University ($13,812 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Malone University are 33.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,800 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Malone University than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Malone University students is 130.1% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($24,747 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Malone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Malone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Malone University or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Malone University (1029) is 128 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Malone University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Malone University students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Malone University (77.6%)
Buffalo State College vs. Malone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Malone 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 Malone University and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Malone University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Malone University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Malone University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $24,819)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Malone University graduates. ($221 vs. $256)
- More Malone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/