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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 875 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 82% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 875 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is 106.8% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Penn State Worthington Scranton than SUNY College at Buffalo ($24,318.00 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 Worthington Scranton ($13,812 vs. $16,594)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton (92% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is 0.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,823 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955) is 54 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Buffalo State College students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Buffalo State College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($21,409 vs. $26,818)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($221 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/