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Overview |
Buffalo State College | SFASU | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 72% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Buffalo State College | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $258 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 6,445 students)
Buffalo State College vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at SFASU than SUNY College at Buffalo ($18,858.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than SFASU ($13,812 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 49.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($9,642 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Stephen F Austin State University (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 3.8% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($10,756 vs. $10,363)
Buffalo State College vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 100 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Buffalo State College vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,591 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($21,409 vs. $25,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/