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Overview |
Buffalo State College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,470 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,490 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,716 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,735 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 45% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,943 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 12,096 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Buffalo State College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $191 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (6,470 students vs. 1,770 students)
Buffalo State College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 344.7% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($31,438.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.7% higher at LGCNHS than SUNY College at Buffalo ($31,438.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than LGCNHS ($13,735 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 28.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($16,716 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (88% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 34% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($8,921 vs. $6,657)
Buffalo State College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Buffalo State College .
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
Buffalo State College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Buffalo State College.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $10,600 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $40,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $2,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $21,409)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($191 vs. $221)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/