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UB University of Massachusetts-Boston University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University UWM SUNY at Fredonia Ithaca College WVU SUNY Stony Brook Morrisville Marshall University| SUNY College at Buffalo | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buffalo State College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Buffalo State College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $211 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 3,059 students)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 344.1% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at University of Charleston than SUNY College at Buffalo ($31,400.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than University of Charleston ($13,812 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 41% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,200 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 108.5% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($22,422 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 93 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Charleston students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or University of Charleston? 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 Charleston and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $4,500 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,700)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $909 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,409)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($211 vs. $221)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/