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Overview |
Buffalo State College | SU | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Buffalo State College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $258 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 4,260 students)
Buffalo State College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 377.9% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99% higher at SU than SUNY College at Buffalo ($33,790.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than SU ($13,812 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 28.1% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,230 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 118.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($23,467 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 104 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming SU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than SU (80.4%)
Buffalo State College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or SU? 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 SU and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Shenandoah University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,591 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($21,409 vs. $25,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/