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Overview |
Buffalo State College | UTC | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,470 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,490 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,716 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,735 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 93% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,943 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 12,096 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Buffalo State College | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $214 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 6,470 students)
Buffalo State College vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Buffalo State College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($17,490.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than UTC ($13,735 vs. $13,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 66.3% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,052 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than SUNY College at Buffalo (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 10.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($9,834 vs. $8,921)
Buffalo State College vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 186 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming UTC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Buffalo State College (75.9%)
Buffalo State College vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or UTC? 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 UTC and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $100 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $617 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($20,792 vs. $21,409)
- UTC graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($214 vs. $221)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/