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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,470 | 3,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | #727 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $36,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,490 | $36,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,716 | $12,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,735 | $25,477 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $24,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,943 | 5,291 | ||
| Admitted | 12,096 | 5,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1035/1240 | ||
| 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 | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (6,470 students vs. 3,299 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 412.6% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($36,240.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.2% higher at Point Park University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($36,240.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Point Park University ($13,735 vs. $25,477)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 33.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,480 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 177.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($24,776 vs. $8,921)
Buffalo State College vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Point Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Point Park University or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Point Park University (995) is 94 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Point Park University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Buffalo State College (75.9%)
Buffalo State College vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Point Park 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 Point Park University and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Point Park University earn on average $100 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/