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UB University of Massachusetts-Boston University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University UWM SUNY at Fredonia Ithaca College SUNY Stony Brook Morrisville SUNY College at Plattsburgh SUNY Cortland| SUNY College at Buffalo | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buffalo State College | USMMA | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 11% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Buffalo State College | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $67 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 943 students)
Buffalo State College vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or USMMA?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Buffalo State College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($16,980.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Buffalo State College ($4,891 vs. $13,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than United States Merchant Marine Academy (92% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 139.6% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($10,756 vs. $4,489)
Buffalo State College vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 319 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Buffalo State College vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Buffalo State College.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $51,700 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $40,700)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $14,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $21,409)
- USMMA graduates are paying $154 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($67 vs. $221)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/