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Overview |
Buffalo State College | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $263 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 6,445 students)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 42.8% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Buffalo State College than University of Akron Main Campus ($16,980.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than University of Akron ($13,812 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 15.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,410 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than SUNY College at Buffalo (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 26.2% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($10,756 vs. $8,525)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 148 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $600 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,100)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,091 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($21,409 vs. $25,500)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($221 vs. $263)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/