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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 75% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Buffalo State College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | N/A |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 6,445 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Purdue Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($7,373.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Buffalo State College than Purdue University Northwest ($16,980.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Buffalo State College ($9,162 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 75.1% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($8,215 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Purdue University Northwest (92% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 52.1% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($10,756 vs. $7,070)
Buffalo State College vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Buffalo State College .
- Accepted freshman Purdue Northwest students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
Buffalo State College vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and Buffalo State College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/