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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 424 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 90% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $277 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 424 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus is 95.5% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus than SUNY College at Buffalo ($23,086.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus ($13,812 vs. $15,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus are 10.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,984 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 16.4% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($10,756 vs. $9,241)
Buffalo State College vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (916) is 15 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (80.7%)
Buffalo State College vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus earn on average $14,600 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($21,409 vs. $26,818)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($221 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/